Safety Recall: Silverback Simple! Fun! Dreamy Sand Art Set and 4 other products – Japan CAA

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | June 29, 2026

Recall Information Record

Case Number: 00000035021
Product: Simple! Fun! Dreamy Sand Art Set and 4 other products
Brand: Silverback
Hazards: Safety Risk
Source: Japan Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA)

WHAT HAPPENED

The Japan Consumer Affairs Agency has issued a recall notice for five sand art toy products sold by Silverback, including the ‘Simple! Fun! Dreamy Sand Art Set’ and four other similar sets. The recall was triggered by laboratory tests revealing that the colored sand used in these toys contains asbestos fibers at levels exceeding the legally permissible standard. Asbestos is a known carcinogen, and its presence in children’s toys poses a serious health risk if inhaled or ingested.

This recall is significant because it involves products intended for children, who are particularly vulnerable to the long-term health effects of asbestos exposure. The affected items were marketed as easy and fun craft activities, making them popular among young consumers. The Consumer Affairs Agency, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, is urging all purchasers to stop using the products immediately and to follow the company’s return and refund instructions.

If you have purchased any of the following items, please take immediate action:

• Check your product against the list: ‘Simple! Fun! Dreamy Sand Art Set’, ‘Simple! Fun! Animal Sand Art Set’, ‘Simple! Fun! Dinosaur Sand Art Set’, ‘Simple! Fun! Water Creature Sand Art Set’, and ‘Magic Smooth Sand Art Set’.
• Stop using the product and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Contact Silverback via the information provided on the recall notice to arrange for return and a full refund.
• Do not dispose of the product in household trash; follow the company’s specific disposal instructions to prevent environmental contamination.

AFFECTED BATCHES & TARGET SPECIFICS

– **Target Model / Type:** N/A
– **JAN Barcode:** N/A
– **Affected Serial / Lot Numbers:** N/A
– **Total Units Affected:** N/A

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY NOTES

The recall was initiated on March 9, 2026, after it was found that the products contain asbestos (asbest) exceeding the regulatory standard. The recall is supervised by the Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) under management number 00000035021. Reference information includes press releases from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the company Silverback, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

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