28 November 2025

Coloured sand by Creative Sand

Product Identifiers

Sold online at https://creativesand.co.nz/ from September 2024 to November 2025

Products:

  • Sand Various Colours
  • Sand Art Kits
  • Wedding Sand Ceremony Kits

Colours:

Blush

Beige

Black

Bright Pink

Brown

Dark Blue

Dark Grey

Golden Yellow

Green

Light Grey

Light Purple

Lime

Purple

Red

Soft Blue

Tan

Turquoise

White

Yellow

Soft Pink

Orange

Supplier Contact

Creative Sand

Responsible Agency

https://www.mbie.govt.nz

The Hazard!

The product is being recalled because initial testing found unidentified mineral fibres that were consistent with asbestos. Please note this is a voluntary recall undertaken by Creative Sand.

The latest health advice is:

  • Exposure to asbestos does not cause any immediate health problems. The health conditions linked to asbestos develop over a long period – typically 15 to 40 years.
  • The risk of developing asbestos-related health conditions, such as some types of cancer and lung disease, is linked to the nature and quantity of asbestos and the length of time a person was exposed to it.
  • There is no safe level and therefore we try to avoid all exposure.
  • For most people who have these products at home, the quantities involved will be small. That is very different to the greater risk for people who might be exposed during construction work or through the mining industry.

What to do...

Stop using the products immediately.

Follow the specialist advice on safe containment, removal and disposal for:

If you purchased this product for personal, domestic or household use, contact the supplier or store for refund options. If you’ve incurred losses (e.g. in clean-up costs etc), you might be able to obtain damages from the supplier under the Consumer Guarantees Act. This will be for consumers to discuss directly with the suppliers.  You can find more information on your rights with unsafe products under the CGA here Know your rights to a refund, replacement or repair | Consumer Protection

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 online at https://creativesand.co.nz/ from September 2024 to November 2025

Products:

  • Sand Various Colours
  • Sand Art Kits
  • Wedding Sand Ceremony Kits

Colours:

Blush

Beige

Black

Bright Pink

Brown

Dark Blue

Dark Grey

Golden Yellow

Green

Light Grey

Light Purple

Lime

Purple

Red

Soft Blue

Tan

Turquoise

White

Yellow

Soft Pink

Orange

Supplier Contact

Creative Sand

Responsible Agency

https://www.mbie.govt.nz