UK warns of Shein children's toy over suspected asbestos

UK safety authorities warned shoppers about a children's toy sold on Shein after sand inside it was suspected of containing asbestos.

• The Office for Product Safety and Standards said the toy fails official toy safety requirements and urged consumers to stop using it and keep it away from children.
• Shein announced it has withdrawn the toy and offers full refunds, apologizing for putting the product on sale.
• Authorities told consumers not to return the toy to stores and issued instructions for its safe disposal away from children.
• The Health and Safety Executive says asbestos exposure kills about 5,000 people annually in Britain.