Primark Halloween Gonks Recall (October 2026)
The products present a risk to health as the sand in the doorstops may be contaminated wi….
| What | Primark Halloween Gonks |
|---|---|
| Brand | Primark |
| The hazard | The products present a risk to health as the sand in the doorstops may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos. |
| Product type | Decorative articles/Homeware/Gardenware - Seasonal Decorations (Non Powered) |
| Made in | China |
| Issued by | Office for Product Safety and Standards |
| Recall date | 2026-10-06 (notice 2610-0004) |
What was recalled
Two seasonal gonk decorations, one featuring a pumpkin hat and the other a witch hat with grey hair.
Why it was recalled
The products present a risk to health as the sand sealed inside the gonks 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 products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Primark.
We recommend owners stop using the product immediately and keep out of the reach of children. Follow the below instructions for details on disposal and return of the product.
For more information, please contact Primark Support.
Disposal instructions:-
Stop using the product immediately.
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If the product is undamaged, 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.
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If the product is damaged and the filling is accessible, clean-up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the filling and product gloves, mask and cloths.
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Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
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Return the product to your nearest Primark store for a full refund. You do not need to provide the receipt.
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If you are unable to return the product to your nearest Primark store, follow the steps above and contact your local authority / access their website for guidance on safe disposal of asbestos in your area.
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For further information, please contact Primark or visit the GOV.UK page on asbestos in consumer products.
PSD case number: 2610-0004
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Source: the official OPSS product recall notice, published 2026-10-06. Every fact on this page comes from that notice — if anything here disagrees with it, the notice wins.
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