Recalls

 

What Has Happened
Independent laboratory testing of Rainbow Sand and Coloured Sand products has detected traces of naturally occurring tremolite asbestos in some samples.

Experts have advised that the safety risk is negligible, but the recall has been initiated as a precautionary measure.

 

Any product from the list below purchased from Bellbird between 1 January 2020 to 31 October 2025 is subject to this product recall:

Bellbird SKU Product Name Manufacturer Code
112573 Craft Sand 1.3kg - Dark Green RS1DGR
112575 Craft Sand 1.3kg - Blue RS1BL
112576 Craft Sand 1.3kg - Purple RS1PUR
112577 Craft Sand 1.3kg - Black RS1BLK
112578 Craft Sand 1.3kg - Yellow RS1YL
112579A Craft Sand 1.3kg - Chocolate Brown RS1CB
112579T Craft Sand 1.3kg - Set of 7  

 

Reason for Recall:
These products may contain tremolite asbestos — a type of naturally occurring asbestos — which is a prohibited substance in Australia. Laboratory testing detected tremolite asbestos in some samples. 

Health Hazard:
While no respiratory asbestos fibres were detected in the samples, and the risk of airborne fibres is low unless the sand is mechanically processed (e.g., crushed or pulverised), there remains a potential health risk. 

What to Do:

  • Stop using the product immediately. 
  • Place the sand into a heavy-duty plastic bag, double-tape it securely, and keep out of reach of children. 
  • Do not dispose of the product in general waste. Refer to the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency website for information about asbestos waste disposal facilities in your state or territory. 

Contact Bellbird Customer Solutions for instructions on the disposal of any remaining product and to organise a full refund:
Email: enquire@bellbird.com.au

Distributor & Sale Information:

Supplier: Educational Colours Pty Ltd 

Retailers: Educating Kids, Modern Teaching Aids, Officeworks, Zart Art, Bellbird Early Educational Resources

Sale Period: 1 January 2020 to 31 October 2025 Reference Recall Number: PRA2025/20691 
 

For urgent enquiries please contact our Customer Solutions team on 1300 365 268 or via our Web Chat.

View the official recall notice on Product Safety Australia here.

 

 

 

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