Kmart has recalled three popular toy sets due to concerns they may contain asbestos. The Bluey, Paw Patrol, and Frozen 2-themed sensory activity sets include tubs of colored sand that may be contaminated with the toxic mineral.
In a statement, Kmart said laboratory testing detected asbestos in some samples. The retailer urged customers to stop using the products immediately and safely dispose of them.
Kmart clarified that respirable asbestos fibers, which can be inhaled deep into the lungs, were not detected. The risk of airborne fibers is low unless the sand is crushed or pulverized.
Customers are advised to place the tub in a sealed plastic bag and visit the ACCC's product safety website for disposal instructions. The sand should not be placed in household waste.
Several colored educational sand products have been recalled across Australia in recent weeks. The sand was sold between 2020 and 2025 at stores including Officeworks and Woolworths at Work.
Kmart and Target also issued recalls for four additional products in mid-November. Dozens of schools were briefly closed as clean-up efforts continued.
