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Product Safety Information Notice on HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys

HTI Toys is recalling Stretcherz Toys due to a risk to health as the sand inside may contain asbestos, a banned substance in the EU. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately.

Product Safety Information Notice on HTI Toys Stretcherz Toys
Brand
HTI Toys
Product
Stretcherz Toys
Batch codes
1376629.V25, 5050837662914, B0CVXRRGXH, 5050837662945, 5050837662419, B0CS32J9LT, 5050837663010, 5050835008349, 991110503, 5050835011141, 5050835010946, 991141615, 5050835008547, 991146873, 5050837685548, 5050837685562, 5397349658302, 991163473, 991141630, 5050835009346
Retailer
Tesco,The Works,Penneys,Smyths Toys,Dealz,Aldi
Sold on
Amazon
What to do
Stop using the product immediately. Place the product 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.
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Notice details
  • Publication date:27 February 2026

HTI Toys are carrying out a recall of Stretcherz Toys. The products present a risk to health as the sand inside the product 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 product information is as follows:

Product NameProduct ImageIdentification infoConfirmed retailer/s
Stretcherz Stretch Squad 4pkImage of Stretcherz Stretch Squad 4pk, with two packaging images on the top and the eight action figures lined up in two rows of four on the bottom.Model number: 1376629.V25TK Maxx / Homesense
Stretcherz Squad Action Figure 4 Pack AssortmentImage of Stretcherz Squad Action Figure 4 Pack Assortment, featuring an image of the four toys on the bottom, with its packaging at the top of the image.
Barcode: 5050837662914

 

Amazon ASIN: B0CVXRRGXH

Tesco

Amazon

Stretcherz Stretch Squad 4 PackImage of Stretcherz Stretch Squad 4 Pack, with the four toys on the bottom of the image and their packaging featured at the top of the image.

Barcode: 5050837662945

Smyths

Stretcherz Stretch Squad 16cm NRImage of the Stretcherz Stretch Squad 16cm NR, featuring sixteen toys in their packaging, laid out in four rows of four.

Barcode: 5050837662419

Amazon ASIN: B0CS32J9LT (Green Crocodile model)

Smyths

Ken Black / KB Toys And Gifts

Dealz

Amazon

Stretcherz Stretch Squad Figures 2 Pack AssortmentImage of Stretcherz Stretch Squad Figures 2 Pack Assortment, with images of four toy packages, each featuring two toys with text readingBarcode: 5050837663010

Smyths

Aldi

Ken Black / KB Toys And Gifts

Cardfactory

Stretcherz Stretch Squad SkullsImage of Stretcherz Stretch Squad Skulls, lined up in three rows of four with each toy in its packaging.

Barcode: 5050835008349

Primark Barcode: 991110503

Aldi

Primark T/A Penneys

Stretcherz Stretch Squad ElectroImage of Stretcherz Stretch Squad Electro featuring four toys in their packaging. The top left toy is dark blue, the bottom left toy is green, the top right toy is right and the bottom right toy is a soft yellow.Barcode: 5050835011141Aldi
Stretcherz Slammerz 2 pack Image of Stretcherz Slammerz 2 pack. The image features six different toys, split into three packages of two.Barcode: 5050835010946The Works
Stretcherz SlammerzImage features three Stretcherz toys. One, a round purple toy called Monkee. In the middle is a round orange toy called Clucky. And lastly, there is a round blue toy called Pugsey.Primark Barcode: 991141615Primark T/A Penneys
Stretcherz Stretch Squad 2 pack Image of Stretcherz Stretch Squad 2 pack with four action figures on the left, alongside an image of its packaging on the right.Barcode: 5050837663010 The Works
Stretcherz Stretch Squad Dino’s

Image features the Stretcherz Stretch Squad Dino’s packaging with twelve different toys included across two rows of six.

The image features three Stretcherz Stretch Squad Dino’s in their packaging. The top toy is yellow, while the bottom two toys are orange and purple respectively.
Barcode: 5050835008547
 
Primark Barcode: 991146873
Dealz
 
Primark T/A Penneys
Stretcherz Street Smash Car

Image features four Stretcherz Street Smash Cars in their packaging, the colours of the cars are grey, red, blue and pink respectively. Each of the toy packages features an enlarged, illustrated version of the car with eyes and teeth.

Image features four Stretcherz Street Smash Cars in their packaging, the colours of the cars are red, light green, blue and dark green respectively. Each of the toy packages features an enlarged, illustrated version of the car with eyes and teeth.

Image features four Stretcherz Street Smash Cars in dark blue packaging, the colours of the cars are purple, blue, bgreen and orange respectively. Each of the toy packages features an enlarged, illustrated version of the car.
Barcodes:
5050837685548

5050837685562

Primark Barcode: 991128898
Dealz
Primark T/A Penneys
Stretcherz Stretch SquadImage features four Stretcherz Stretch Squad toys in their packaging.
Barcode: 5397349658302
 

Primark Barcode: 991163473
Primark T/A Penneys
Stretcherz Stretch SquadThe image features three Stretcherz Stretch Squad toys in their pacakaging. The toy on top is blue in colour, while the bottom two are orange and green respectively.Primark Barcode: 991141630Primark T/A Penneys
Strecherz Squad XXLFour Stretcherz Squad XXL toys as different characters named Monkee, Hulkenstein, Snapper and BrucieBarcode: 5050835009346
Cardfactory
World of Wonder

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

Affected products have been sold by Aldi, The Works, Tesco Ireland, TK Maxx / Homesense, Primark T/A Penneys, Dealz, Amazon, Smyths, Tiger Feet Ltd, World of Wonder, Power Providers Ltd, Supersavers. Valley Newsagents, More 4 Less, Cardfactory and Mr G’s Variety Store. Other retailers may also be affected. The CCPC will update this notice when more information is available.

What to do:

In line with the position in the UK, the CCPC is advising consumers who have the product in their home to do the following:

  • Stop using the product immediately.
  • Place the product 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 product is punctured and the sand inside is accessible, 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. 
  • Prior to disposal contact your place of purchase to request a refund.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Stretcherz Toys being recalled in Ireland?

Yes. HTI Toys is recalling Stretcherz Toys due to a risk to health as the sand inside may contain asbestos, a banned substance in the EU. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately.

Why is Stretcherz Toys being recalled?

The recall relates to a injury hazard. HTI Toys is recalling Stretcherz Toys due to a risk to health as the sand inside may contain asbestos, a banned substance in the EU. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product immediately. Place the product 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.

Which batches of Stretcherz Toys are affected?

The affected batch codes are: 1376629.V25, 5050837662914, B0CVXRRGXH, 5050837662945, 5050837662419, B0CS32J9LT, 5050837663010, 5050835008349, 991110503, 5050835011141, 5050835010946, 991141615, 5050835008547, 991146873, 5050837685548, 5050837685562, 5397349658302, 991163473, 991141630, 5050835009346.

Where was Stretcherz Toys sold?

It was sold via Tesco, The Works, Penneys, Smyths Toys, Dealz, Aldi, Amazon.

Source: Competition & Consumer Protection Commission, published 9 October 2025 · Last checked 10 July 2026

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