Kmart recalls sensory sand sets due to asbestos risk

Monday 8 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 8 Dec 2025, 7:38pm

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

Kmart has recalled licensed sensory activity sets branded with Bluey, Frozen, and Paw Patrol after testing detected asbestos. Between 684 and 864 units were sold in New Zealand. The products may pose a health risk to consumers.

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1. RNZMon 8 Dec 2025, 4:59pm

   Play sand recall expands to include Bluey, Frozen and Paw Patrol products (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 8 Dec 2025, 5:17pm

   Kmart recalls more coloured sand products (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 8 Dec 2025, 5:35pm

   Kmart recalls more sensory play sand sets due to asbestos risk (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZMon 8 Dec 2025, 7:38pm

   Kmart forced to recall more coloured sand products (opens in new tab)