Asbestos found in children's sand kits
Monday 1st June, 2026
Which? found tremolite asbestos in two UK sand art kits sold via Amazon, TikTok Shop and Asda, prompting recalls and renewed concern over contaminated sand in children's products; marketplaces face criticism for still listing recalled items and regulators have issued 39+ OPSS notices since November. This gives Lego a chance to reassure parents in the UK and globally about its rigorous material testing and safety standards, and to highlight its commitment to non-toxic, child-safe play items.
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Asbestos in children's sand toys is major consumer-safety news directly tied to children's play products where Lego can reassure parents about product safety and testing standards.
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