Rangoli decorative powder (Ascension sand) – various colours
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The products are being recalled because they may contain asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia.
Product Description & Identification
Reason / Defects: The products are being recalled because they may contain asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in Australia. Hazards: The products may cause a risk to health as tremolite asbestos has been detected in some samples after laboratory testing. What to do: Stop using the products immediately. For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency, visit the ACCC Product Safety website . Contact the Silkrute support team with your order details to receive a full refund. No return of the product is required. Important message from the ACCC to consumers: The ACCC continues to work with health and safety, and other relevant agencies at the state, territory and Commonwealth levels as this issue evolves. For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency and health information from the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth), visit the ACCC Product Safety website .
Affected Products
Decorative sand coloured powder commonly used for creating traditional rangoli designs on floors during cultural and festive occasions.
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Guid › #text | 93a308b0-55df-4f05-8e54-26f0039adf5b |
| Guid › @ is Perma Link | false |
| Link | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/rangoli-decorative-powder-ascension-sand-%E2%80%93-various-colours |
| Pub Date | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 |
| Extracted image | https://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Powder%20bags.jpg?itok=YTJsPvBJ |
Overview
- Risk Level["Asbestos (cancer causing substance)","Decorations, candles and novelties"]
- DistributionAustralia