Kmart has recalled kids sand over asbestos fears.
The retailer has issued a recall for a 14-piece Sand Castle Building Set and tubs of magic sand which come in blue, green and pink.
Kmart said the products were sold at Kmart stores and online, Target stores, online and via its app.
The retailer has issued a recall for a 14-piece Sand Castle Building Set and tubs of magic sand which come in blue, green and pink. (Kmart)
The company says lab testing revealed some samples contained the potentially dangerous substance.
“The product is being recalled because the sand may include asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia,” the Kmart recall notice said.
“The product may cause a risk to health as asbestos has been detected in some samples after laboratory testing.
“Importantly, respirable asbestos has not been detected in any of the tested samples.
“The release of respirable asbestos fibres is unlikely to occur in its current state, unless the sand is processed by mechanical means such as crushing or pulverising.
“The risk that any asbestos found, that is likely to be airborne or fine enough for inhalation, is low.”
Kmart has recalled kids sand over asbestos fears. (Getty)
Customers have been told to stop using the products immediately and safely dispose of them.
“Wear disposable gloves and a mask and either return in the original tub or place the sand in a heavy-duty plastic bag and double tape it securely and keep it out of reach of children,” the recall notice said.
“Do not dispose of the products in general waste.”
