Withdrawn from market
Voluntary measure
Notified by France
Published 18 Jun 2026
SR/01813/26
HTI Group sand-filled figurine toy withdrawn from the market over chemical risk
EU authorities ordered the withdrawal of this product (HTI Group sand-filled figurine toy) after it was found to pose a chemical risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Stretchy toy figures resembling monster characters. All batches are affected.
- Brand
- HTI Group
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Chemical
The toy could rupture and the filling of the inside could come out. The sand inside contains asbestos (measured value up to 3.23% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer.
This product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
What the authorities did
Measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
France
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/01813/26
View official notice ↗
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