Parents warned as toy recalled from popular Waterford shop amid asbestos fears
Customers are urged to stop using the products immediately
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has alerted parents across Waterford and Ireland to a recall of PMS International Various Squishy Toys.
The products present a risk to health as the sand may contain asbestos, which is a banned substance across the EU because it poses a risk to health.
HSE Public Health advice is that there is low risk to human health from these sand products based on current information.
| Product | Item Number |
| Squishy Sausage Dog | 549303 |
| 5.6cm Squishy Puppies | 549255 |
| 6.5cm Wishing Bottle | 779023 |
| 9cm Squishy Sand Yeti Monster | 549247 |
| 17cm Jumbo Mr Splat Stretch Man | 549230 |
These products were sold via the following retailers:
• Bobby's Fishing Tackle - Located in Tramore, Co. Waterford
• Now Newsagents Ltd, T/A Cards N Things - Located in Co. Dublin
• Stellar Retail Ltd, T/A uPARTY - Located in Co. Cork
What to do:
The CCPC is advising consumers who have the product in their home to do the following:
• Stop using the product immediately.
• If the sand is still packaged, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, seal it securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of reach of children.
• If the product is punctured and the sand inside is accessible, 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
• Prior to disposal contact your place of purchase to request a refund.
• You can view a list of civic amenity sites available for consumers to dispose of products they believe may be affected.
The CCPC continues to engage with the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), as required.
Further updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available.
For more information in relation to this recall please contact [email protected].