WARNING! Asbestos found in popular children's item being recalled in Ireland - Ireland News Beep

A popular children’s item sold in Ireland has been recalled after it was found to contain asbestos, a highly toxic substance.

The Crayola Discovery Craft Box has sand in it which has been found to contain asbestos, presenting a health risk to children who use it.

Asbestos is a banned substance across the EU because it poses a risk to health, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.

HSE Public Health advice is that there is low risk to human health from these sand products based on current information.

The model number of the affected products is 35501 and the barcode is 5061047355015.

The item code is 5061047355015.

The product was sold between August 2025 and April 2026 in The Works, Wilton Shopping Centre Co. Cork.

The CCPC is advising consumers who have the product in their home to stop using it immediately, place the product in a heavy-duty plastic bag and store it in a safe location.

“If the sand has been used, clean sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a protective FFP2 face mask or equivalent. Do not use a vacuum cleaner for clean-up. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths. Seal it securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of reach of children,” the CCPC website states.

It is also advising that you contact The Works for a refund before disposing of the Crayola Discovery Craft Box.

Further updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available.

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WARNING! Asbestos found in popular children’s item being recalled in Ireland

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