# Toy recalls in Italy due to safety hazards > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/toy-recalls-in-italy-due-to-safety-hazards > Updated: 2026-08-19T10:22:20.000Z. Sources: 39. Developments: 3. The Asl di Teramo initially issued a recall for three non-compliant toys following alerts from the European Safety Gate system. These items included a Yisky Super Piaer Car Spider, which posed an ingestion risk due to an accessible battery compartment, and two Trendhaus products—a Feel Better Buddy Voodoo Magic and a sand-filled carrot-shaped toy—which carried risks of breaking and dispersing asbestos. Subsequent warnings from Italian health authorities and the National Asbestos Desk focused specifically on the Trendhaus carrot-shaped toy (Model 967176). The toy, an orange elastic item approximately 17 centimeters long, was found to contain tremolite, a form of asbestos. The European Safety Gate system classified the risk as “serious.” Authorities identified approximately 30,024 affected units. The specific product details include Brand: Trendhaus; Model: 967176; Batch: 2025 = CH33287; and Barcode: 4032722967176. Because specific distributors in Italy have not been identified, officials noted the product may have been purchased through online marketplaces. There is particular concern regarding the toy’s presence in schools, nurseries, and other childcare facilities. In response to the contamination, the Italian Ministry of Health issued an urgent alert. If the toy is intact, users are advised to stop using it immediately, keep it away from children, and avoid opening, cutting, or squeezing it. It should not be disposed of in regular household waste; instead, consumers should contact the seller or local health authorities (ASL/ATS) for proper disposal instructions. If the toy is broken and the sand has escaped, authorities warn against sweeping or using a vacuum cleaner to prevent the dispersal of asbestos fibers. In such cases, the area should be cleared of people and the local health authority should be contacted immediately. ## Claims - The product is classified as a 'Serious Risk' under the European Safety Gate system. (corroborated by 22 sources) - The Trendhaus brand carrot-shaped toy contains sand contaminated with tremolite, a form of asbestos. (corroborated by 22 sources) - The toy is manufactured by the brand Trendhaus. (corroborated by 22 sources) - The product's country of origin is China. (corroborated by 22 sources) - The barcode for the toy is 4032722967176. (corroborated by 22 sources) - The toy may have been purchased by schools, nurseries, and other childcare facilities. (corroborated by 17 sources) - A total of 30,024 pieces of the toy are affected by the recall. (corroborated by 17 sources) - The toy is an orange, elastic, carrot-shaped object approximately 17 cm long. (corroborated by 16 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: Trendhaus carrot toy recalled due to asbestos contamination A Trendhaus carrot-shaped elastic toy is being recalled in Italy due to sand filling contaminated with tremolite asbestos, posing a serious health risk if the toy breaks. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trendhaus-carrot-toy-recalled-in-italy-due-to-asbestos-risk ### 2026-08-18: Mazara del Vallo issues asbestos toy alert and local service updates Mazara del Vallo has issued a serious health alert for an asbestos-containing Trendhaus carrot toy and announced updates on local transport passes, hunting licenses, and community monitoring initiatives. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mazara-del-vallo-issues-asbestos-toy-alert-and-local-service-updates ### 2026-08-12: Asl di Teramo issues recall for non-compliant toys The Asl di Teramo has announced a recall for three non-compliant toys due to battery ingestion risks and potential asbestos exposure from sand-filled products. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asl-di-teramo-issues-recall-for-non-compliant-toys --- Cite as: Toy recalls in Italy due to safety hazards. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/toy-recalls-in-italy-due-to-safety-hazards