Overview
- The government’s product safety alert, which OPSS posted Thursday, confirms One For Fun Limited has withdrawn and recalled the Scrunchems Stretchies Sleepy Dino toy.
- Regulators say the sand inside may contain a small amount of asbestos, which is banned because tiny fibers can damage lungs years after exposure.
- Owners are told to stop using the toy at once, keep it away from children, and follow clean‑up steps if any sand has leaked.
- Guidance instructs people to use wet cloths to avoid dust, wear gloves and a mask, double‑bag all waste, and seek a refund from retailers or dispose of the item in household waste.
- Media reports name two HGL stretchy‑sand toys as possibly affected, while the official notice lists only the Scrunchems toy as recalled with Local Authority Trading Standards leading the case.