The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product
Primark HV Pumpkin Plush Gonk and HW Mini Gonk
Type
Decorative articles / Homeware / Gardenware - Seasonal Decorations (Non-Powered)
Brand
Primark
Models
991179148 (Pumpkin), 991174794 (HW Mini),
Barcodes
212080261 (Pumpkin), 212047125 (HW Mini)
Kimball no
3933401 (Pumpkin), 3260901 (HW Mini)
Country of origin
China
Product description
Two seasonal gonk decorations, one featuring a pumpkin hat and the other a witch hat with grey hair.
Hazard
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.
Corrective action
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Primark.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 or visit Primark Recall
Disposal instructions:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- 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.
- 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.
- Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
- Return the product to your nearest Primark store for a full refund. You do not need to provide the receipt.
- 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.
- For further information, please contact Primark or visit the GOV.UK page on asbestos in consumer products.