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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS PL March 20, 2026

Lion — Alphabet Sand Painting

Wooden tableau on which a child can play with sand and write words. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0F4RNPFKQ).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Lion — Alphabet Sand Painting
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Toys
Hazard
The play sand contains asbestos fibres (measured value up to 5% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 68 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? This is a sand-painting toy called Lion — Alphabet Sand Painting. It has play sand inside.

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

Does this affect me? If you have this toy in the Netherlands or Poland, stop using it now.

What should I do? Throw it away safely. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Lion
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Toys · Hazard: The play sand contains asbestos fibres (measured value up to 5% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 20, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098224

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Lion — Alphabet Sand Painting. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Toys · Hazard: The play sand contains asbestos fibres (measured value up to 5% by weight). Asbestos could cause cancer. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 20, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: THE NETHERLANDS and Poland.
▸ 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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