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Coloured sand by Creative Sand — recall

Consumer goods · New Zealand · 2025-11-28

Hazard: The product is being recalled because i…

Creative Sand coloured sand contains mineral fibres consistent with asbestos

Country	New Zealand
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-11-28
Manufacturer	Creative Sand
Hazard description	The product is being recalled because initial testing found unidentified mineral fibres that were consistent with asbestos. Please note this is a voluntary recall undertaken by Creative Sand. The latest health advice is: Exposure to asbestos does not cause any immediate health problems. The health conditions linked to asbestos develop over a long period – typically 15 to 40 years. The risk of developing asbestos-related health conditions, such as some types of cancer and lung disease, is linked to the nature and quantity of asbestos and the length of time a person was exposed to it. There is …
Remedy	Stop using the products immediately. Follow the specialist advice on safe containment, removal and disposal for: Households/individuals from Health NZ here Asbestos in sand Educational facilities from Ministry of Education here Asbestos in coloured sand - Ministry of Education Other workplaces from WorkSafe here Asbestos in coloured sand \| WorkSafe If you purchased this product for personal, domestic or household use, contact the supplier or store for refund options. If you’ve incurred losses (e.g. in clean-up costs etc), you might be able to obtain damages from the supplier under the Consume…
Recall number	N2025X063
Official notice	View source ↗

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