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.

The products below purchased from Bellbird from 1 January 2020 to 12 November 2025 are included in this product recall.

Product codes can be found on a label at the base of the storage container.

Bellbird SKU	Product Name	Manufacturer Code & Name
112572	Craft Sand 1.3kg - Red	SD001-RE or RS1RD : EC Rainbow Sand (Red)
112573	Craft Sand 1.3kg - Dark Green	SD001-DG or RS1DGR : EC Rainbow Sand (Dark Green)
112575	Craft Sand 1.3kg - Blue	SD001-BE or RS1BL : EC Rainbow Sand (Blue)
112576	Craft Sand 1.3kg - Purple	SD001-PU or RS1PU : EC Rainbow Sand (Purple)
112577	Craft Sand 1.3kg - Black	SD001-BK or RS1BLK : EC Rainbow Sand (Black)
112578	Craft Sand 1.3kg - Yellow	SD001-YE or RS1YL : EC Rainbow Sand (Yellow)
112579A	Craft Sand 1.3kg - Chocolate Brown	EVRS1CB or RS1CB : EC Rainbow Sand (Choc Brown)
112579T	Craft Sand 1.3kg - Set of 7	Set of above 7 Codes
	Not sold by Bellbird	EVRS1PK or RS1PK : EC Rainbow Sand (Pink)
	Not sold by Bellbird	EVRS1OR or RS1OR : EC Rainbow Sand (Orange)

 

What you should do:

Customers should check their local council or relevant authority’s disposal guidelines and take the sand to an approved disposal facility. In some areas, disposal may be available free of charge. If any disposal fees are incurred, customers may submit their invoices or receipts for review and potential reimbursement.

For further information, please contact the manufacturer directly at: recalls@educationalvantage.com
 

*Updated Disposal Advice for NSW Customers
NSW have now released updated guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand.
Please follow the specific instructions provided here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/environment-land-and-water/coloured-sand-recall

*Updated Disposal Advice for WA Customers
WA have now updated their guidance for the disposal of Coloured Sand. Please follow the specific instructions provided here: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/updated-advice-coloured-sand-products

*For all other states and territories
While state-based advice is still being developed, please continue to isolate and safely contain the product. For disposal guidance, follow the current ACCC recommendations here:
https://www.productsafety.gov.au/about-us/product-safety-news/news/safe-disposal-and-health-information-for-consumers-with-recalled-sand-products

 

If you require more information please contact the manufacturer at: recalls@educationalvantage.com

 

View the official recall notice on Product Safety Australia here.

 

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 12 November 2025. Reference Recall Number: PRA2025/20691