Toi-Toys Recalls Pufferz Figures Due to Asbestos Contamination
Dutch toy manufacturer Toi-Toys is voluntarily recalling its Pufferz stretchable puffer figures after asbestos was detected in the sand filling of one product. The recall, announced on February 17, 2026, affects item number 35886Z, a 33cm, 264g figure available in six different colors, with EAN code 8714627012316.
Asbestos Discovery and Safety Concerns
The recall was initiated after testing revealed the presence of asbestos in the sand used to fill the Pufferz figures. According to Toi-Toys, the company was previously unaware of the potential risk of asbestos in play sand and proactively had all sand products tested by a certified laboratory [Toi-Toys]. Asbestos exposure, particularly through inhalation of released fibers from damaged or torn toys, can have severe health consequences.
Affected Product Details
The specific product affected by the recall is:
- Product Name: Pufferz Puffer figure sand – stretchable 33 cm 264 g 6 ass.
- Item Number: 35886Z
- EAN Code: 8714627012316
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected Pufferz figures are advised to immediately stop using them. The product should be returned to the store where it was purchased for a full refund, even without a receipt [Productwaarschuwing.nl].
Other Sand Products
Toi-Toys has stated that its other sand products comply with safety standards and are not subject to the recall [Toi-Toys].
Contact Information
Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall can contact Toi-Toys at +31 40 – 254 36 10 or via email at [email protected] [Toi-Toys].