Asda issues urgent recall of children’s toys over fears they may contain asbestos

Asda is recalling two children’s toys over fears they may contain traces of asbestos.

The supermarket giant issued an urgent recall for its Stretcherz ‘Stretch’ and ‘Slammers’ figures.

While the retailer has received no reports of harm, they are recalling the toys out of an ‘abundance of caution’.

It comes after a sand-like material was found inside some of the toys which may contain trace levels of asbestos.

Asda admitted ‘asbestos should not be present in any amount’.

Shoppers who bought the toys, which were sold between January 2024 and February 2026, are urged to return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

The recall affects products with the barcode numbers 5050837662419 and 5050835105345.

An Asda spokesperson said: ‘Stretcherz is recalling certain toys following the identification of a potential contaminant in the sand used within a limited number of the products.

‘Testing has shown that the sand-like material inside some of these products may contain trace levels of asbestos.

‘The overall risk is considered low, but because asbestos shouldn’t be present in any amount, we are recalling the affected items as a precaution.

‘While we have received no reports of harm, we’re taking this action out of an abundance of caution and in line with our commitment to the highest standards of safety and quality.

‘Customers are advised to stop using the affected products immediately and to follow the recall guidance available via our customer service channels.

‘If you have purchased the Stretcherz products listed above, please return the items to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

‘We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.’

They added that further information can be obtained by contacting customer services.

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