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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
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| 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 ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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