Smyths Toys issue urgent recall over serious asbestos fears - 'Stop using now'

Smyths Toys issue urgent recall over serious asbestos fears - 'Stop using now'Smyths Toys has recalled multiple products because they 'may be contaminated with asbestos' and has urged customers to stop using them 'immediately'CommentsNewsSue Kirby and Zahra Khaliq News Reporter10:20, 06 Apr 2026Updated 10:33, 06 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesSmyths Toys has issued an urgent recall (file image)(Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)A popular children's toy is being pulled from the shelves at Smyths over fears it may contain asbestos.‌The retailer has recalled several small archaeology and excavation kits, urging customers to stop using them immediately.‌According to an alert issued by the government, the toys present "a risk to health" as the sand inside the kits may be "contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos".‌It adds: "Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.""The product has been recalled from end users by Smyths Toys. We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children."View 2 ImagesSmyths Toys has recalled seven of its products as they main contain asbestos ‌The products being recalled are:Dino Dig Sensory Bin - 248772Dig In Kit GOLD 231105Let's Dig Out Dinosaur Eggs (10pk) 166403Gem Dig Kit (12 Gem Pack) 187539Dig It Up Pirates 13 Treasure Set 223521Dig In Treasure Dig and Discover Play Gold Treasure Chest 242645Gem Dig Kit 8 Pack 18753Those who have purchased any of the toys are being urged to "stop using the product immediately" and to keep it "out of reach of children". Shoppers can return any of the products to their nearest Smyths Toys Superstore for a full refund free of charge.Article continues belowAnyone who has already used the toy, or is unable to get to a Smyths store, is being advised to dispose of the sand in your general household waste.If the sand is sti...