Tesco issues recall of children’s art kit over asbestos risk

Tesco has issued a product recall notice for one of its children’s arts and crafts kits, after it was revealed that it may contain trace levels of asbestos. The announcement was made on Tuesday, February 24, that toy manufacturer Addo Play Ltd and Tesco would be recalling the product from shelves.

Customers have also been urged to stop using the product immediately. All batches of the Out To Impress product are being recalled, as customers are urged to check the item for the correct details. Consumers will also be able to receive a full refund from Tesco, with or without a receipt.

The recall notice explained that no other Addo Play Ltd products sold at Tesco are affected at present.

The Out To Impress kit contains sand which may have trace levels of asbestos. In the supermarket’s recall notice, it wrote: “The overall health risk is considered low, but because asbestos shouldn’t be present in any amount, Addo Play Ltd are issuing a recall notice for this product.”

Product batches affected this recall include:

Customers who have purchased the arts and crafts kit are being told to stop using it immediately. Tesco has shared some disposal instructions for consumers to follow.

• Check the item code 318-19149-B on the product label or packaging close to the barcode.
• If it is the product detailed above, stop using it immediately.
• If the sand is still in its packaging, place it in a heavy duty plastic bag and double tape it securely.
• If the sand has been used, clean up the sites where the product was used with wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand in a heavy duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, along with the gloves, mask and cloths.
• Keep people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
• Dispose of the product in your general household waste.
• Return the outer product packaging to any Tesco store for a full refund. No receipt is required. Use our store locator to find your nearest Tesco UK or Tesco Ireland store.

For any further information, customers should contact the Addo Play Ltd Customer Service Team by email at ProductRecall@theentertainer.com or by phone on +44 116 464 9374.

Alternatively, if you’re a customer based in Ireland, you can also contact Tesco Customer Services on 1800 248 123. Or if you’re in the UK, you can find a range of ways to get in touch via Tesco’s contact us page here.