Kmart sand product recalled after testing positive for asbestos

Wednesday 3 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 3 Dec 2025, 8:01pm

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

Kmart has recalled its Make Your Own Unicorn Sand Ornaments after it tested positive for asbestos. This is the eighth sand product to be recalled for containing the toxic substance. An Auckland mother is seeking answers after her daughter played with the contaminated sand for six months.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 3 Dec 2025, 7:00pm

   Kmart under fire after child unknowingly played with recalled sand (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 3 Dec 2025, 8:01pm

   Another coloured sand product tests positive for asbestos (opens in new tab)