Updated 4 December 2025 - The Anko Active Sand tub 14 piece Sand Castle Building Set has been added (see below) to reflect a change in the labelling of the affected product in June 2025. The recall has also been amended to remove three products:

- Blue Magic Sand (item code 42304364)

- Green Magic Sand (item code 42919650)

- Pink Magic Sand (item code 42304371)

Kmart cancelled the voluntary recall for the three Magic Sand products above as there is no evidence of asbestos detection in any of these products. Consumers do not need to return or dispose of these products. Kmart will refund consumers that disposed any of these products between 16 November 2025 and 4 December 2025. Please contact Kmart to arrange for a full refund.

Recall published

Topics

Chemicals and poisons
Asbestos (cancer causing substance)
Kids' toys
Arts and crafts toys

Product description

Loose coloured play sand for children, including as part of a sand castle building set.

  • Active Sand tub 14 piece Sand Castle Building Set (19 January 2021 - 15 November 2025) also labelled as Anko Active Sand tub 14 piece Sand Castle Building Set (1 June 2025 - 15 November 2025).

Item code: Kmart - 42975724 and Target - 69581984

 

See a list of details to help identify the product

Active Sand Tub
Anko Active Sand Tub

Reason the product is recalled

The product is being recalled because samples have tested positive for tremolite asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia.

The hazards to consumers

The product may cause a risk to health as asbestos has been detected in some samples after laboratory testing.

Importantly, respirable asbestos has not been detected in any of the tested samples. The release of respirable asbestos fibres is unlikely to occur in its current state, unless the sand is processed by mechanical means such as crushing or pulverising.

The risk that any asbestos found is likely to be airborne or fine enough for inhalation is low.

What consumers should do

  1. Stop using the product immediately.
  2. Contact Kmart or Target with proof of purchase to arrange a full refund.
  3. For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency, visit the ACCC Product Safety website.

Contact

Kmart
Call: 1800 124 125, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm (AEST)
Online: https://www.kmart.com.au/contact-us/  

Target
Call: 1300 753 567, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm (AEST)
Online: https://www.target.com.au/help/contact-us

Important message from the ACCC to consumers:

The ACCC continues to work with health and safety, and other relevant agencies at the state, territory and Commonwealth levels as this issue evolves.

For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency and health information from the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth), visit the ACCC Product Safety website.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Kmart Australia Ltd.

Who sold the product

Kmart stores and online, Target stores and online or via the App 

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally
International
Online

Manufacturer country ID

China

Print supporting information

Recall advertisement - Updated 4 December 2025.pdf 240.01 KB

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2025/20700 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.