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Asbestos concerns prompt Tokmanni to issue warning about 'Stretcherz' toys

Some of the toys may contain asbestos, a dangerous carcinogen.

Eleven colourful toys on a white background.
The recall affects some, but not all, of the firm's Stretcherz-branded product line. Image: Tokmanni Group
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Finnish department store chain Tokmanni has issued a warning to consumers that some 'Stretcherz'-branded toys it has sold may contain asbestos.

UK toy manufacturer HTI issued a product safety recall regarding the affected sand-filled toys on 13 February.

The toys have been sold at Tokmanni and other stores in Finland.

The recall affects some, but not all, of the firm's Stretcherz-branded product line.

Tokmanni said that the toys can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund. A receipt is not necessary, the retailer said.