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Product Safety Information Notice on Smyths Toys Dig Products

Smyths Toys is recalling various Dig Products due to the risk that the sand may contain asbestos, a banned substance in the EU. The affected products include various kits such as the Dino Dig Sensory Bin and Gold Dig Kit.

Product Safety Information Notice on Smyths Toys Dig Products
Brand
Smyths Toys
Batch codes
248772, 231105, 166403, 187539, 223521, 242645, 187538
Retailer
Smyths Toys
What to do
Stop using the product immediately and follow specific disposal instructions. Contact your local authority for advice on collection and disposal, and request a refund from Smyths Toys.
Product Safety Information Notice on Smyths Toys Dig ProductsProduct Safety Information Notice on Smyths Toys Dig ProductsProduct Safety Information Notice on Smyths Toys Dig ProductsProduct Safety Information Notice on Smyths Toys Dig Products
Notice details
  • Publication date:24 March 2026

Smyths Toys is carrying out a recall of various Dig Products.

Product NameProduct ImageProduct Code
Dino Dig Sensory BinPackaging of the Dino Dig Sensory bin. Featuring a container on a table with various mini dinosaur figures and digging equipment inside. There is also a larger magnifying glass in the box.248772
Gold Dig Kit Gold Dig Set Toy packaging, featuring a toy piece of gold and digging instrument231105 
10pcs Dig It Out Dinosaur EggsImage features the packaging of the Dig it Out Dinosaur Eggs, as well as 10 mini dinosaurs in front of the box with another toy dinosaur placed within a dinosaur egg to the right of the image.166403 
Gem Dig Kit 12 Gem Pack The gem dig kit packaging, with its content laid out in front featuring various digging devices, toy gems and a small leaflet of text to the left of the image.187539 
Dig It Up Pirates 13 Treasure Set The packaging for the Dig It Up Pirates 13 Treasure Set, as well as the contents featuring two treasure chests, one large and one small, both with with octopuses sitting on top. There is a small sachet behind the small treasure chest and various digging instruments on the top left of the image.223521
Pocket Play Gold Treasure Chest Dig It The packaging for the Pocket Play Gold Treasure Chest Dig It. It is a brown package featuring messages such as242645
Gem Dig Kit 8 Pack The packaging for the Gem Dig Kit 8 Pack, a dark blue box, with eight gems laid out in front, four of them gold and four purple, alongside eight digging utensils.187538

The products present a risk to health as the sand may contain asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance across the EU because it poses a risk to health. HSE Public Health advice is that there is low risk to human health from these sand products based on current information 

The CCPC continues to engage with the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Further updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available.

The product was sold in Smyths Toys Stores.

What to do:

The CCPC is advising consumers who have the product in their home to do the following:

  • Stop using the product immediately. 
  • If the sand is still packaged, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, seal it securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of reach of children. Contact your local authority for advice on collection and disposal. 
  • If the sand has been used, clean sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a protective FFP2 face mask or equivalent. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths. Seal it securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of reach of children. Contact your local authority for advice on collection and disposal. 
  • Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
  • Prior to disposal contact Smyths Toys to request a refund.

This notice will be updated if more information becomes available.

For further information on this recall customers can call Smyths Toys customer service on 091 355 000 or alternatively email cshelpdesk@smythstoys.com

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Frequently asked questions

Is Smyths Toys being recalled in Ireland?

Yes. Smyths Toys is recalling various Dig Products due to the risk that the sand may contain asbestos, a banned substance in the EU. The affected products include various kits such as the Dino Dig Sensory Bin and Gold Dig Kit.

Why is Smyths Toys being recalled?

The recall relates to a injury hazard. Smyths Toys is recalling various Dig Products due to the risk that the sand may contain asbestos, a banned substance in the EU. The affected products include various kits such as the Dino Dig Sensory Bin and Gold Dig Kit.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product immediately and follow specific disposal instructions. Contact your local authority for advice on collection and disposal, and request a refund from Smyths Toys.

Which batches of Smyths Toys are affected?

The affected batch codes are: 248772, 231105, 166403, 187539, 223521, 242645, 187538.

Where was Smyths Toys sold?

It was sold via Smyths Toys.

Source: Competition & Consumer Protection Commission, published 9 October 2025 · Last checked 10 July 2026

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