OECDReference EN/AU/PS1132018
Scented Fun Sand - blue, green, red & yellow
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Identification
Product identification
- Product
- Scented Fun Sand - blue, green, red & yellow
- Category
- Chemicals and poisons, Asbestos (cancer causing substance)
Official information
Risk and measures
- Risk or hazard
- The play sand is being recalled because it may contain traces of asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia. The play sand may cause a risk to health, as traces of anthophyllite asbestos and tremolite asbestos have been detected in some samples after laboratory testing.
- Recommendations
- Stop using the product immediately. For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency, visit the ACCC Product Safety website . Attend in-store or contact The Reject Shop with proof of purchase to arrange a full refund. Important message from the ACCC to consumers: The ACCC continues to work with health and safety, and other relevant agencies at the state, territory and Commonwealth levels as this issue evolves. For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency and health information from the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth), visit the ACCC Product Safety website . Contact The Reject Shop Email: service@rejectshop.com.au Visit: https://www.rejectshop.com.au/
Official information
Economic operators
- Manufacturer
- The Reject Shop
Territory
Geography
- Origin
- China (People's Republic of)
- Distribution
- Retirada en Australia
- Country of recall
- Australia
Provenance and context
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