Recalled from consumers
Compulsory measure
Notified by Germany
Published 13 Aug 2026
SR/02291/26
Sand-filled toy recalled over health risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Sand-filled 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
- Toy made of stretchy plastic in the shape of a mouse, filled with sand.
- Brand
- Not listed in the notice
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- 044504
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
Health risk
The toy could rupture and the filling of the inside could come out. The sand inside contains asbestos (measured value up to 5% by weight). 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
Compulsory
Notified by
Germany
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02291/26
View official notice ↗
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