Planet Fun toy recall: Asbestos present in toys bought at Farmers, The Warehouse, Toyworld, Paper Plus

What merchandise are impacted?

The affected merchandise are:

The toys had been bought at The Warehouse and Farmers from January 2025 to April this 12 months, and Toyworld and Paper Plus from February 2025 to April this 12 months.

What must you do?

Planet Fun mentioned individuals who personal these toys ought to cease utilizing them instantly.

People are additionally suggested to double bag the product in ziplock baggage and hold it out of attain of youngsters earlier than they eliminate it appropriately.

“Return it to the store you purchased it from for a refund. This may require proof of purchase,” Planet Fun mentioned.

Planet Fun mentioned folks mustn’t eliminate the product within the basic waste.

The newest Health New Zealand recommendation mentioned publicity to asbestos doesn’t trigger any rapid well being issues, however well being circumstances linked to asbestos can develop over a protracted interval – usually 15 to 40 years.

The threat of creating asbestos-related well being circumstances, corresponding to some forms of most cancers and lung illness, is linked to the character and amount of asbestos and the size of time an individual was uncovered to it.

“There is no safe level, and therefore we try to avoid all exposure,” Health New Zealand mentioned.

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