Hobbycraft says 'keep out of reach of children' as it recalls craft kit:
The crafting set has been pulled from the shelves
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Hobbycraft recalls craft kit after reported asbestos tracesThe voluntary recall covers the Giant Box of Craft and is being carried out in coordination with Trading Standards and the Office for Product Safety & Standards.
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- Hobbycraft said independent testing identified asbestos traces in a limited number of samples from a previously sold children's sand product.
- The parent said an accredited lab detected fibrous tremolite asbestos in three of the five sand colors.
- Hobbycraft said there was no evidence of injury or other harm to customers.
- Customers should stop using the kit and keep it away from children; disposal and refund guidance is available online, through customer service and in stores.
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