Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 28 Apr 2026
SR/01297/26
MEIEST sand activity toy recalled over health risk
EU authorities recalled this product (MEIEST sand activity toy) after it was found to pose a health risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Pack of 7 different colour hydrophobic sand. Product sole online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN B08RRS8251).
- Brand
- MEIEST
- Barcode
- Not listed in the notice
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Health risk
The product contains asbestos fibres. Asbestos could cause cancer.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01297/26
View official notice ↗
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