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Kmart first recalled certain sand products in November 2025, due to potential asbestos contamination. At the time, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued disposal advice. “We urge families who have purchased these products to stop using them immediately, secure them safely, and contact your local council for advice on where and how to dispose of the contaminated material safely,” said Ian Caplin, Product Safety Spokesperson. A Christchurch mother who bought the sand for her children didn’t think much of the recall, until she heard of a Hamilton branch being closed for de