Make Your Own Unicorn Sand Ornaments- sold at Kmart
Product Identifiers
Sold at Kmart stores nationwide from May 2023 to November 2025
Product Identifiers- Keycodes:
- 43262052
- 43418039
Supplier Contact
Contact Kmart Customer Service
Monday- Friday
9.00am- 8.00pm
The Hazard!
The product is being recalled because the sand may include asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in New Zealand.
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 from May 2023 to November 2025
Product Identifiers- Keycodes:
- 43262052
- 43418039
Supplier Contact
Contact Kmart Customer Service
Monday- Friday
9.00am- 8.00pm