Sand activity toy Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 21, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
The European Commission’s Safety Gate system has published a recall notice for a sand activity toy sold under the brand DIY (Do it yourself) Jonotoys BV. The product, identified as “Glow sand Art,” was notified by the Netherlands (case number SR/01318/26). The recall is classified as a serious risk due to the presence of asbestos fibres in the play sand. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or with the Regulation on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP). The importer has been ordered to stop sales, effective 6 March 2026.

2. Affected Products
– Product: Sand activity toy (craft kit containing various colours of sand that glows in the dark, stored in bottles)
– Brand: DIY (Do it yourself) Jonotoys BV
– Name: Glow sand Art
– Type/Model Number: 4499
– Batch Number: 20250325
– Barcode: 8720847744999
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: The Netherlands
– Sales Channels: The product was sold online, in particular via Bol.com.
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information
The play sand contains asbestos fibres at a measured value of 0.24% by weight. Asbestos is a known carcinogen and could cause cancer. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive or with the CLP Regulation. The risk type is classified as “Health risk / other.” The recall notice does not specify any reported incidents, injuries, or consumer complaints related to this hazard.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers are advised to follow the instructions provided in the official recall poster published by the importer. The recall poster is available at the following URL: https://www.jono-toys.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Poster-NL-4499.pdf. The recall notice does not specify additional consumer actions beyond those detailed in the poster. Consumers who purchased this product should consult the poster for specific guidance.

5. Official Remedy
The measure ordered by the notifying authority (The Netherlands) is a stop of sales, effective 6 March 2026. The type of economic operator to whom the measure was ordered is the importer. The recall notice does not specify a remedy for consumers who already purchased the product, such as a refund, replacement, or return process. Information regarding consumer-level remedy is not specified in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
– Recall Notice Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10098688
– Recall Poster URL: https://www.jono-toys.nl/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Poster-NL-4499.pdf
– Brand/Importer: DIY (Do it yourself) Jonotoys BV
– Case Number: SR/01318/26
– Notifying Country: The Netherlands
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Additional Contact Information: Not specified in the recall notice. Consumers seeking further assistance should refer to the recall poster or contact the importer directly using the details provided on the poster.

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