Colourful children’s sand sold by Officeworks recalled amid asbestos fears

Educational Colours sand products are among those subject to an ACCC recall notice over concerns that they may contain asbestos. The products were sold at various retailers, including Officeworks. Photograph: ACCC

A range of colourful children’s sand products imported from China and sold at leading Australian retailers have been recalled due to concerns they may contain asbestos.

The Australian Consumer Competition Commission (ACCC) said the sand, which is brightly coloured and designed for children to play with, was recalled because the products may contain tremolite asbestos.