Asbestos Found in Children's Sand Kits Sold Online, Prompting Safety Alerts
Asbestos found in sand kits sold on Amazon, Asda, eBay and TikTok Shop, Which? reveals
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An investigation by Which? revealed that children's sand kits sold on Amazon, Asda, eBay, and TikTok Shop contained tremolite asbestos, a harmful substance. The findings have raised serious safety concerns, prompting recalls and calls for stricter regulations on online marketplaces.
- 01Tremolite asbestos was found in children's sand kits sold on Amazon Marketplace and TikTok Shop, as well as a product from Asda.
- 02Asbestos is classified as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and is banned for sale in the UK.
- 03Over 39 recall notices have been issued since November 2025 for asbestos-contaminated sand products.
- 04Sue Davies from Which? criticized online marketplaces for lacking accountability in ensuring product safety.
- 05Amazon, Asda, eBay, and TikTok have taken steps to remove the contaminated products and conduct further investigations.
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A recent investigation by Which? has uncovered the presence of tremolite asbestos in children's sand kits sold on major online platforms, including Amazon, Asda, eBay, and TikTok Shop. The findings are alarming, as tremolite asbestos is a banned substance known to cause severe lung diseases when inhaled. The affected products include a 'Montessori sand art tray' and a 'GL Style Sand Bottle Art Heart or Stars' set. Since November 2025, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued over 39 recall notices related to asbestos-contaminated sand products, leading to the closure of schools and parks in some areas. Sue Davies, Head of Consumer Rights Policy at Which?, has called for stronger regulations to hold online marketplaces accountable for the safety of products sold by third-party sellers. In response to the findings, Amazon is removing the contaminated products, while Asda has issued a full recall. eBay and TikTok have also taken measures to address the issue.
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The discovery of asbestos in children's sand kits raises significant health risks for children and necessitates immediate action from retailers and regulators.
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