Primark issues urgent recall over two Halloween items amid asbestos fears

• Primark has issued an urgent recall for two Halloween gonk decorations over concerns they may be contaminated with asbestos .
• The Office for Product Safety and Standards confirmed that sand sealed inside the items poses a health risk due to potential traces of the banned material.
• The affected products include gonks styled with a pumpkin hat or a witch hat, bearing model numbers 991174794 and 991179148.
• Owners have been advised to stop using the items immediately, keep them away from children , and double-bag undamaged products in heavy-duty plastic.
• Customers can return the decorations to any Primark store for a full refund without needing a receipt, or contact their local authority for safe disposal guidance.

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