Kmart sand products recalled after asbestos is detected

Saturday 15 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Sat 15 Nov 2025, 12:08pm

In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Kmart

The recall of coloured play sand has expanded to include four Kmart products after testing identified tremolite asbestos. The affected items include a 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set and Blue, Green, and Pink Magic Sand sets. Authorities have urged parents, schools, and early learning centres to stop using the products immediately.

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1. StuffSat 15 Nov 2025, 11:05am

   Coloured sand recall expanded with products sold at Kmart testing positive for asbestos (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSat 15 Nov 2025, 11:07am

   Sand recall expanded after asbestos detected in more products (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSat 15 Nov 2025, 11:29am

   Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand prompts urgent recall warning (opens in new tab)

4. RNZSat 15 Nov 2025, 11:53am

   'Stop using them immediately': Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesSat 15 Nov 2025, 12:08pm

   Asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand as recall expands (opens in new tab)