Dunelm recalls 35 doorstops over Asbestos In Dunelm Products
Dunelm has recalled 35 doorstops after the sand sealed inside them was found may be contaminated with asbestos in dunelm products. The affected items were sold in stores and online between January 2019 and February 2026, and customers are being told to stop using them immediately.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued a recall notice for the doorstops and said they present a risk to health because the sand inside may contain a small quantity of asbestos. It said the products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Dunelm Doorstop Recall
The recalled items are doorstops, and Dunelm said the sand sealed within them may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. The office said asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels of exposure.
Dunelm sold the products over a long period, from January 2019 to February 2026, through stores and online. The company and the product safety office have both moved to withdraw the items from the market and recall them from end users.
Product Safety Office Notice
Customers with an undamaged doorstop are told to 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. If the product is damaged and the sand is accessible, customers are told to gather the sand using wet cloths while wearing gloves and a mask, then double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths before double taping it securely.
Anyone who can return an affected doorstop to a Dunelm store can get a full refund. People who cannot get to a store are advised to dispose of the sand in their general household waste.
Handling Recalled Doorstops
Dunelm also told buyers to keep children and other people away from areas where sand has been spilt until the area has been cleaned. The recall comes as more than 30 toys have been recalled in the UK since the start of the year after they were found to contain asbestos.
For customers, the practical step is simple: check for an affected doorstop, stop using it, and either return it or secure it exactly as instructed. The recall leaves owners with a disposal job rather than a wait for further action, and the safest response is to follow the bagging and cleaning steps without delay.
