Primark recalls Nightmare Before Christmas glow-in-the-dark coloring sets over poisoning risk from crayons
The glow-in-the-dark crayons in the set contain high levels of strontium and aluminum, which could poison young children if they swallow them.
What to do
Stop using the coloring set right away. Return it to a Primark store for a full refund in the original form of payment.
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Recall details
- Product
- Primark The Nightmare Before Christmas Glow-in-the-Dark Coloring Set
- Hazard
- The crayons in the coloring set have high levels of strontium and aluminum, and this may present a risk if ingested, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by young children.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Units
- About 600
- Where sold
- Sold at Primark stores in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland, and Illinois from October 2024 through July 2025 for between $1.45 and $4.50.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- January 29, 2026
- Recall date
- January 29, 2026
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Official notice
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Primark Recalls The Nightmare Before Christmas Glow-in-the-Dark Coloring Sets Due to Ingestion Hazard
- Description
- This recall involves Primark The Nightmare Before Christmas Glow-in-the-Dark Coloring Set, which included five coloring sheets and five glow-in-the-dark crayons in purple, yellow, pink, blue, and orange. The crayons are wrapped in black paper that read "GLOW IN THE DARK" with images of the head of Jack Skellington and snowflakes. The product code "0309401" is printed on the price tag located on the back of the packaging. "Primark" is printed on the top left corner on the front of the packaging and above the Mickey Mouse logo on the back of the packaging. The book measures about 11.5 x 8 inches.
- Hazard
- The crayons in the coloring set have high levels of strontium and aluminum, and this may present a risk if ingested, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by young children.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Coloring Set and return it to a Primark store for a full refund in the form of the original payment. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Number of units
- About 600
- Sold at
- Sold at Primark stores in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland, and Illinois from October 2024 through July 2025 for between $1.45 and $4.50.
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