Crayola toys urgently recalled by Asda, Sainsbury's and more — 'stop using immediately'

An urgent product recall warning has been issued for Crayola toys as anyone with the items has been urged to stop using them. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) warns the products may contain asbestos. Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Touchy Feely Craft Box and Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Discovery Craft Box have been recalled. Both items present a risk to health as sand in the kits may be contaminated with asbestos. The OPSS said: "The product presents a risk to health as the sand included in the kit may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure. "The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011." The Touchy Feely Craft Box is described as a colourful box containing various craft items. It was sold by retailers including Asda , Bargainmax, CJS Trade Limited, Cloud Nine Boutique Ltd, Geeantee Wholesale, Sainsbury’s, Scottish Midland Cooperative, and The Works. Meanwhile, the Discovery Craft Box was sold by retailers including Asda, BargainMax, CJS Trade Limited, Sainsbury’s, Scottish Midland Co-Operative, The Works, and Vape-Superstore Limited. The OPSS added: "We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children." Disposal instructions have been issued for anyone with the toys. If the sand is still in its packaging, put it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children. If the sand has been used, clean up sites where the product was using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths. The OPSS said: "Keep children and other 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, or return to store where specified by the retailer, who will provide a full refund." Many of the retailers have issued their own recall notices for the items. Sainsbury's said: "We are asking customers that have purchased the above products to stop using it immediately." The supermarket has told anyone with the item to dispose of it in the general household waste before visiting Sainsbury's store with proof of purchase for a full refund. Asda said: "If you have purchased Crayola Discovery Craft Box, stop using the product immediately and bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund." Anyone wanting additional information can contact manufacturer Hunter Price on 0161 653 1306 or sales@hunterprice.co.uk. Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Touchy Feely Craft Box - Model: 35052 Barcode: 5061047350522 Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Discovery Craft Box - Model: 35501 Barcode: 5061047355015