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Stretchy Gorilla Toys sold by Home Bargains — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2026-05-01

Hazard: Health Risk

Stretchy Gorilla Toys, health risk

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-05-01
Model identifiers	Model numbers: 10891865 (small), 1087783 (XL)
Category	Toys
Hazard	Health Risk
Hazard description	The product presents a risk to health as the sand inside the toy may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.
Non-compliance	Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011
Remedy	The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled by Home Bargains (TJ Morris Ltd). For more information, please access: Stretchy Gorilla – Home Bargains Help Centre We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.
Recall number	2603-0190
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; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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