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
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:
- 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
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