Colour Forge Basing Sand (2 Colours – Moss Green and Atlantiko Blue)

Product information

Type	Hobby/sports equipment – Arts/Crafts/Needlework Sand Supplies
Brand	Colour Forge
Colours	Moss Green (TCF-BAS-010), Atlantiko Blue (TCF-BAS-007)
Hobbycraft Product Code	6873931000
Country of Origin	Unknown
Product Description	Basing sand, used by hobbyists to create textured ground surfaces on miniature bases, dioramas and wargaming terrains.
Product Report and Image	Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a risk to health as the vials of sand included in the set may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure. 

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by The Colour Forge (the manufacturer) and Hobbycraft (a distributor). Additional distributors will be added to this list, and further instructions provided, as recalls are launched.

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.

For further information, access The Colour Forge website at:  Product Recall Notice – Basing Sand – The Colour Forge

For products sold by Hobbycraft, access the Hobbycraft website at:  www.hobbycraft.co.uk/recall or call customer service on 0330 026 1400.

Disposal instructions – The Colour Forge

Stop using the product immediately.

• If the sand is still in its packaging, place it in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double-tape it
  securely, label it clearly and store it in a secure location out of the reach of children until
  you can dispose of it.

• If the sand has been used, clean-up sites where the product was used using wet cloths
  to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double-bag the sand, gloves, mask,
  and cloths, label clearly and store them in a secure location out of reach of children
  until you can dispose of them.

• Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until
  the area has been cleaned.

• Return the sand vials from the product to the store purchased from in person with proof
  of purchase for a full refund.

• If you are unable to physically get to the store you purchased from, follow the steps
  above and contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe
  disposal of asbestos in your area.

• If you have models based with these products, we advise you to avoid exposure to
  them. Keep them in a secure location out of the reach of children, and contact our
  customer support at aftercare@thecolourforge.com.

• For further information, please contact the place of purchase, or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products.

Disposal instructions – Products sold by Hobbycraft

• Stop using the product immediately. 

• If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children. 

• If the sand has been used, clean up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths.  

• Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned. 

• Return the sand vials from the product to your nearest Hobbycraft store for a full refund. 

• If you are unable to return the product to a Hobbycraft store, follow the steps above and contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.

• For further information, please contact the place of purchase, or visit the OPSS page on asbestos in consumer products.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2602-0038

Lead Authority: Local Authority Trading Standards

Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 6 February 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.