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Rangoli decorative powder (Ascension sand) - sold online at Silkrute — recall
Consumer goods · New Zealand · 2026-05-06
Hazard: Silkrute is recalling this product beca…
Rangoli decorative powder (Ascension sand) - sold online at Silkrute was recalled in New Zealand on 2026-05-06 due to silkrute is recalling this product because testing found un…. Rangoli decorative powder (Ascension sand) Sold online at www.silkrute.co.nz from 1 January 2025 - 31 March 2026.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer goods |
| Published | 2026-05-06 |
| Manufacturer | Silkrute |
| Hazard description | Silkrute is recalling this product because testing found unidentified mineral fibres that were consistent with asbestos. The latest Health New Zealand advice is: Exposure to asbestos does not cause any immediate health problems. The health conditions linked to asbestos develop over a long period – typically 15 to 40 years. The risk of developing asbestos-related health conditions, such as some types of cancer and lung disease, is linked to the nature and quantity of asbestos and the length of time a person was exposed to it. There is no safe level and therefore we try to avoid all exposure. F… |
| Remedy | Stop using the products immediately. Follow the specialist advice on safe containment, removal and disposal for: Households/individuals from Health NZ here Asbestos in sand Educational facilities from Ministry of Education here Asbestos in coloured sand - Ministry of Education Other workplaces from WorkSafe here Asbestos in coloured sand | WorkSafe If you purchased this product for personal, domestic or household use, contact the supplier for refund options. If you’ve incurred losses (e.g. in clean-up costs etc), you might be able to obtain damages from the supplier under the Consumer Guarant… |
| Recall number | N2026X056 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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