Out To Impress sand art and candles recalled due to possible asbestos contamination

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and dispose of them as per the following guidelines: 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, keep people away from areas where the sand was used until the area has been cleaned. To clean the area where the product was used, use wet cloths to avoid generating dust, wear gloves and a mask, double-bag the sand in a heavy-duty plastic bag and double-tape it securely along with the gloves, mask and cloths. Dispose of the product in your general household waste. Consumers may contact the retailer they purchased the recalled products from for a full refund.

For more information, consumers can contact Addo Play by telephone at +44 808 501 3005 (Toll-free) Customer Services: Monday – Friday 8.00 am – 7.00 pm or Saturday 8.00 am – 5.00 pm (EST), by email at Product.Recall@theentertainer.com or visit the company website Product Safety Notices - Addo Play

Furthermore, the Prohibition of Asbestos and Products Containing Asbestos Regulations, which came into force on December 30, 2018, prohibit the manufacture, import, sale and use of consumer products, including cosmetics, containing asbestos in greater than trace amounts.

For more information related to the prohibition of asbestos in consumer products in greater than trace amounts please see Trace amounts of asbestos in consumer products: guidance.  For further information on these regulations, contact Environment and Climate Change Canada at ec.amiante-asbestos.ec@canada.ca.

Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.