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At Elizabeth Richards, we take product safety and quality seriously. Our Compliance and Product Teams work closely together to ensure every item we supply meets all mandatory standards and is safe for use in educational settings. On the rare occasion that an issue arises requiring a product to be modified or recalled, we act quickly to protect our customers and end users. Details of any current product safety updates or recall notices can be found here.
EC Rainbow Sand
Item Codes: ERRS1CB (Choc Brown), ERRS1OR (Orange), ERRS1PK (Pink) ERRS1BL (Blue), ERRS1BLK (Black), ERRS1DGR (Dark Green), ERRS1PUR (Purple), ERRS1RD (Red), ERRS1YL (Yellow)
Sold between 2020 and 2025.
What Has Happened
Independent laboratory testing of Rainbow Sand has detected traces of naturally occurring tremolite asbestos in some samples. Experts have advised that the safety risk is negligible, but the recall has been initiated as a precautionary measure.
What You Should Do
Stop using the product immediately.
Updated disposal advice for NSW customers
NSW have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/environment-land-and-water/coloured-sand-recall
Updated disposal advice for Western Australia customers
WA have now updated their guidelines for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided here: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/updated-advice-coloured-sand-products
For all other states and territories
While state-based advice is still being developed, please continue to isolate and safely contain the product. For disposal guidance, follow the current ACCC recommendations here: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/about-us/product-safety-news/news/safe-disposal-and-health-information-for-consumers-with-recalled-sand-products.
If you require more information, and to arrange a full refund please contact recalls@educationalvantage.com. For urgent enquiries please contact our Customer Service team here.
Click here to view the official recall notice on Product Safety Australia
Refunds now available
If you purchased any of the recalled Coloured Sand products, please complete our Refund Request Form using the link below. Once submitted, we will expedite your refund as quickly as possible.
Click here for refund request form.