14 piece Sand Castle Building Set - sold at Kmart- 3 December 2025 UPDATE
Product Identifiers
Sold at Kmart stores nationwide
Product Identifiers:
- 14 piece Sand Castle Building Set- 42975724, sold from 19 January 2021- 15 November 2025
Note that there are two versions of label for the product: 14 piece Sand Castle Building Set- 42975724, sold from 19 January 2021- 15 November 2025- the second image has been uploaded
Supplier Contact
Contact Kmart Customer Service
Monday- Friday
9.00am- 8.00pm
The Hazard!
Note 3/12/2025: this is not a new product recall. The recall of this product was originally published on 15 November 2025. The notice has been revised to remove three products from recall as set out in a separate notice.
The product is being recalled because samples have tested positive for tremolite asbestos.
The product may cause a risk to health as asbestos has been detected in some samples after laboratory testing.
Importantly, respirable asbestos has not been detected in any of the tested samples. The release of respirable asbestos fibres is unlikely to occur in its current state, unless the sand is processed by mechanical means such as crushing or pulverising. The risk that any asbestos found, that is likely to be airborne or fine enough for inhalation, is low.
What to do...
Stop using the products immediately.
Follow the specialist advice on safe containment, removal and disposal for:
- Households/individuals from Health NZ here Asbestos in sand
- Educational facilities from Ministry of Education here Asbestos in coloured sand - Ministry of Education
- Other workplaces from WorkSafe here Asbestos in coloured sand | WorkSafe
Contact Kmart Customer service for refund options. If you’ve incurred losses (e.g. PPE or disposal costs), you need to submit a claim with receipts to Kmart as evidence of expense for review and assessment under the Consumer Guarantees Act.
If anyone has used these products, there is no need for urgent medical attention. You can call Healthline free anytime on 0800 611 116 anytime to discuss any health concerns you may have. Healthline can advise if you, a child or a family member needs to see a healthcare professional for review.
Product Identifiers
Sold at Kmart stores nationwide
Product Identifiers:
- 14 piece Sand Castle Building Set- 42975724, sold from 19 January 2021- 15 November 2025
Note that there are two versions of label for the product: 14 piece Sand Castle Building Set- 42975724, sold from 19 January 2021- 15 November 2025- the second image has been uploaded
Supplier Contact
Contact Kmart Customer Service
Monday- Friday
9.00am- 8.00pm