Recall of Crayola Craft Boxes Due to Asbestos Concerns
Two Crayola craft kits designed for children have been withdrawn from sale and a recall has been issued following concerns that the sand included in the kits may be contaminated with asbestos.
The government has advised owners of the Crayola Touchy Feely Craft Box and Crayola Discovery Craft Box to cease use immediately and to keep the products out of children's reach.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has stated that the kits pose "a risk to health as the sand may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos."
Details on the Products and Retailers Involved
Manufactured in China, these kits were sold by several retailers including Argos, Asda, Sainsbury's, and The Works.
In its recall notice for both products, The Works explained:
"Testing has shown that the sand inside some products may contain trace levels of asbestos.
As asbestos should not be present in any amount, we are recalling the affected items as a precaution."
The recall covers Discovery Craft Box items sold between August 2025 and April 2026, as well as Touchy Feely Craft Box items—also referred to as Sensory Craft Box—sold between March 2025 and April 2026.
Asda is also recalling the Discovery Craft Box, and both kits are being recalled by Hunter Price International Limited, the importer.
Safety Guidelines for Consumers
The Office for Product Safety & Standards advises that if the sand remains in its packaging, it should be placed in a heavy-duty plastic bag, sealed with double tape, and stored away from children.
When cleaning areas where the sand has been used, individuals should wear gloves and a mask, use wet cloths to prevent dust generation, and double bag the sand, gloves, mask, and cloths afterwards.
The agency further recommends:
"Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned."
Customers who have purchased these kits are encouraged to contact the retailer for a refund.
Crayola has been contacted for comment regarding the recall.
