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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 by Elizabeth Richards between 24 February 2023 and 4 April 2024.
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.
- Do not dispose of the sand in general waste or recycling bins.
Seal and store safely:
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Place the sand (and any opened packaging) in a heavy-duty plastic bag.
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Double bag and seal with strong tape.
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Clearly label the bag “Do Not Open – Potential Asbestos Contamination.”
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Store it securely, out of reach of children.
We will be issuing further guidance on disposal via our website, in the meantime, if you require more information, and to arrange a full refund please contact recalls@educationalvantage.com
Click here to view the official recall notice on Product Safety Australia