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Cotswolds Park Recalls Toys Over Asbestos Fears
18 Mar
Summary
- Trace asbestos found in toy packaging at Cotswolds Wildlife Park gift shop.
- Park advises customers to remove affected toys from use immediately.
- Full refunds offered for recalled squishy stretchy capybara toys.

Cotswolds Wildlife Park has initiated an urgent recall for specific toys sold at its gift shop after discovering trace amounts of asbestos in the packaging of squishy stretchy capybara display boxes. This recall expands on a previous alert for a gorilla toy and a stretchy monster. The park's management took to social media to announce the safety concern, urging customers to cease using the affected items immediately.
Customers who purchased the recalled toys are instructed to contact the Gift Shop via email or phone to arrange a full reimbursement. Detailed guidance is provided on how to handle the toys safely, especially if damaged, to prevent exposure to the sand-like material possibly containing asbestos. The park emphasizes returning sealed products for a refund or disposing of them according to the provided instructions if a return is not feasible.




