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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS DE May 15, 2026

HEKU Gmbh papierwaren und konsumergüter — high-quality decoration sand color cream

Cream coloured, decorative sand. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B08FTFZGB7).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
HEKU Gmbh papierwaren und konsumergüter — high-quality decoration sand color cream
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Decorative articles
Hazard
The product contains asbestos fibres (measured value 0.42% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer.
Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Stop of sales
Barcode (GTIN): 4018164330020
🚨
Recall in effect
A consumer product has been flagged as dangerous in THE NETHERLANDS, DE.
📈 Timeline
11 days active so far
May 17, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? This is a cream-colored sand used for decorations. It has asbestos in it.

What's happening? The sand has asbestos fibers. Asbestos can cause cancer if breathed in.

Does this affect me? If you have this sand in the Netherlands, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it now. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
HEKU Gmbh papierwaren und konsumergüter
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The product contains asbestos fibres (measured value 0.42% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer. · Origin: Germany

First published
May 15, 2026
Last refreshed by us
16 hours ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098691

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
HEKU Gmbh papierwaren und konsumergüter — high-quality decoration sand color cream. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The product contains asbestos fibres (measured value 0.42% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer. · Origin: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 15, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: THE NETHERLANDS and Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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