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🧸 Product LU FR March 20, 2026

XIAOHONG — Amazing Sand

Set of twelve toy sand packs in different colours. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0876MGT17).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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XIAOHONG — Amazing Sand
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Toys
Hazard
The product contains asbestos fibres. Asbestos could cause cancer.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • ▸ (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Barcode (GTIN): 20241018
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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.
📈 Timeline
0 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 17, 2026
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What is this? XIAOHONG Amazing Sand is a toy sand product. It contains asbestos fibers, which are dangerous.

What's happening? This sand has been sold in Luxembourg and France. Asbestos can cause cancer if breathed in.

Does this affect me? If you have this sand at home, you could be at risk. Children playing with it are most in danger.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. 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)
XIAOHONG
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product contains asbestos fibres. 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/10098197

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
XIAOHONG — Amazing Sand. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product contains asbestos fibres. 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: Luxembourg and France.
▸ 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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