Hobbycraft
Product recall notice
Hobbycraft Sand & Pom Pom Art Kit
Product Number: 6669851000
Reason for the Recall
The recall is being initiated due to the identification of a potential safety concern with the play sand contained in the kit.
This action is being taken in the interests of customer safety and in line with our obligations under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
The product presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included in the set may be contaminated with asbestos. Testing to date indicates that there is Trace Asbestos Detected in some samples tested.
Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we are taking this action to ensure the highest standards are met.
Details of Recall
Product Name: Hobbycraft Sand & Pom Pom Art Kit
Product Number: 6669851000
Purchase dates: October 2023 to January 2026
Next Steps:
If you still have the affected product:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.
- If the sand has been used clean-up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
- Return the sand vials from the product to your nearest Hobbycraft store for a full refund.
- If you are unable to get to a Hobbycraft store, please follow the instructions above and dispose of the sand in your general household waste. Contact Hobbycraft for a full refund.
Support and Contact Information
Any customers who have further queries should contact our customer service team on 0330 026 1400
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and prompt attention in this matter.
Hobbycraft Easter Bumper Craft Kit
Product Number: 6835991000
Reason for the Recall
The recall is being initiated due to the identification of a potential safety concern with the play sand contained in the kit.
This action is being taken in the interests of customer safety and in line with our obligations under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
The product presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included in the set may be contaminated with asbestos. Testing to date indicates that there is Trace Asbestos Detected in some samples tested.
Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we are taking this action to ensure the highest standards are met.
Details of Recall
Product Name: Easter Bumper Craft Kit
Product Number: 6835991000
Purchase dates: January 2026
Next Steps:
If you still have the affected product:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.
- If the sand has been used clean-up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
- Return the sand vials from the product to your nearest Hobbycraft store for a full refund.
- If you are unable to get to a Hobbycraft store, please follow the instructions above and dispose of the sand in your general household waste. Contact Hobbycraft for a full refund.
Support and Contact Information
Any customers who have further queries should contact our customer service team on 0330 026 1400
We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and prompt attention in this matter.
Giant Box of Craft
Hobbycraft is conducting a recall of the product identified following the identification of a potential safety concern.
This action is being taken in the interests of customer safety and in line with our obligations under the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Product numbers: 6686021000, 6505261000, 6099201000, 6597221000 & 6606171000. Found below the barcode as highlighted in the picture.
Hazard: The product presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included in the set may be contaminated with asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure. Health effects from asbestos generally occur many years after long-term inhalation of very small fibres. Testing to date indicates that there is Trace Asbestos Detected in some samples tested.
What to do:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.
- If the sand has been used, clean-up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
- Return the sand vials from the product to your nearest Hobbycraft store for a full refund.
- If you are unable to get to a Hobbycraft store, please follow the instructions above and dispose of the sand in your general household waste. Contact Hobbycraft for a full refund.
Support and Contact Information
For more details about this recall, please call our customer service team on 0330 026 1400