Primark recalls Edgware Halloween decorations over asbestos fears
Office for Product Safety and Standards issues alert for Witch Mini and Pumpkin gonks sold in stores.
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Primark is recalling two Halloween decorations, the Witch Mini and Pumpkin gonks, after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) issued an urgent alert concerning potential asbestos contamination. The sand filling within these items may contain a small quantity of asbestos, a substance known to pose serious health risks.
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The OPSS has advised shoppers to stop using the products immediately and keep them out of reach of children. For disposal, customers are recommended to wear gloves and a mask. If the decoration is undamaged, it should be placed in a heavy-duty plastic bag, sealed, labelled, and stored safely until it can be returned.
If the decoration is damaged and the sand filling is exposed, the affected area should be cleaned with a wet cloth to minimise dust. Following this, the product, gloves, mask, and cloth should be placed in a double-bagged system. Customers are advised to avoid the cleaned area until it is safe. If returning the item to a Primark store is not feasible, customers should follow these disposal steps and then contact their local authority for further guidance.
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The affected models are identified as 991174794 for the Witch Mini and 991179148 for the Pumpkin gonk. The corresponding barcodes are 212047125 and 212080261. Primark has withdrawn these items from sale and is offering a full refund to customers who return them to any store. Proof of purchase is not required for the refund.
Asbestos exposure can lead to severe, life-threatening conditions such as asbestosis, which causes breathing difficulties. Asbestos-related diseases are estimated to cause approximately 5,000 deaths annually in the UK. The recalled decorations do not comply with the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
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+Which Primark Halloween decorations are being recalled?
Primark is recalling the Witch Mini and Pumpkin gonks due to potential asbestos contamination in their sand filling. The affected model numbers are 991174794 for the Witch Mini and 991179148 for the Pumpkin, with barcodes 212047125 and 212080261 respectively.
+What should customers do with the recalled decorations?
Customers should stop using the decorations immediately and return them to any Primark store for a full refund, with no proof of purchase needed. If returning the item is not possible, specific disposal instructions involving gloves, masks, and double-bagging are provided.
+Why are these decorations being recalled?
The recall is due to potential asbestos contamination found in the sand filling of the Witch Mini and Pumpkin gonks. Asbestos is a banned substance that can cause serious and life-threatening health conditions, even at low levels of exposure.
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