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\n Cotswold Wildlife Park, near Burford, issued an urgent product recall over the weekend on two of the toys sold in it shop.\n<\/p>\n
\n They are the 2.2kg squishy hot colour large gorilla and stretchy monster six assorted try me blister card.\n<\/p>\n
\n On its X page, the wildlife park posted: “We have been made aware that the following items sold at the Park’s Gift Shop are being recalled by the supplier due to a safety issue. If you have purchased one of these items, please remove it from use immediately.\n<\/p>\n
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\n URGENT – GIFT SHOP PRODUCT RECALL. We have been made aware that the following items sold at the Park’s Gift Shop are being recalled by the supplier due to a safety issue. If you have purchased one of these items, please remove it from use immediately. More details below. pic.twitter.com\/wRJR9hQaNs\n <\/p>\n
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\n “We have been made aware that the following items sold at the Park’s Gift Shop are being recalled by the supplier due to a safety issue.\n<\/p>\n
\n “If you have purchased one of these items please make sure it is removed from use immediately and contact the Gift Shop via shop@cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk or call 01993 825716.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We will reimburse anyone who has bought one of the items with the affected batch numbers.\n<\/p>\n
\n “We sincerely apologise for this matter and thank you for your understanding.”\n<\/p>\n
\n It added: “As part of our ongoing commitment to product safety, it is our company policy to ensure all our products meet safety standards in line with all UK and European Legislation.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Despite all the measures we have taken we have identified a potential problem with the product shown above.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Testing has identified that the sand like material contained inside some products may contain trace amounts of asbestos therefore as a precautionary measure we are recalling this product from sale.\n<\/p>\n
\n “If you have purchased the product shown above, stop using immediately and follow the below.\n<\/p>\n
\n “If the toy is undamaged, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag and double-tape it securely.\n<\/p>\n
\n “If the toy is damaged and the sand inside is accessible, gather the sand using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double-bag the sand and toy in a heavy-duty plastic bag. double-tape it securely, along with the gloves, mask and cloths.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been exposed until the area has been cleaned.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Return the sealed product and sand to this store for a full refund. if you are unable to return your product to this store, please follow the instructions above and dispose of in your general household waste.\n<\/p>\n
\n “For further information please speak to your retailer or visit www.kandytoys.co.uk\/recall-information.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Or contact enquiries@kandytoys.co.uk or call 01395 234600.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The gift shop is situated just off the main car park. The shop sells a wide selection of gifts, toys and souvenirs. The gift shop closes at 5pm in the summer and 4pm in the winter.\n<\/p>\n