Product Safety Information Notice on Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft

Hobbycraft is carrying out a recall of Hobbycraft Giant Box of Craft.

The products present a risk to health as the sand may contain asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance across the EU because it poses a risk to health.  HSE Public Health advice is that there is low risk to human health from these sand products based on current information.

The CCPC continues to engage with the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Further updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available.

The product was sold in Ireland only through the Hobbycraft online webshop.

What to do:

The CCPC is advising consumers who have the product in their home to do the following:

• Stop using the product immediately.
• If the sand is still packaged, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, seal it securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of reach of children. Contact your local authority for advice on collection and disposal.
• If the sand has been used, clean sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a protective FFP2 face mask or equivalent. Do not use a vacuum cleaner for clean-up. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths. Seal it securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of reach of children. Contact your local authority for advice on collection and disposal.
• Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
• Prior to disposal contact Hobbycraft to request a refund.

This notice will be updated if more information becomes available.

For further information on this recall, consult the Hobbycraft Recall or call customer service on 00 44 0330 026 1400.