Primark issues urgent 'stop using' recall for products that may contain asbestos

Primark has issued an urgent recall for two Halloween doorstep decorations after finding that the sand inside may be contaminated with asbestos. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) warned that the sealed sand inside the recalled “gonks” could contain a small quantity of asbestos, creating a potential health risk. The affected items—withdrawn from sale—include a pumpkin-hat gonk (model 991174794, barcode 212047125) and a witch-hat gonk with grey hair (model 991179148, barcode 212080261). OPSS advises owners to stop using the decorations immediately, keep them away from children, and return them to Primark for a full refund without a receipt. If damaged, consumers are told to use gloves and a mask and double-bag contaminated materials.