Sold throughout France, these phosphorescent coloring pencils include a chemical risk

Sold throughout France, these phosphorescent coloring pencils include a chemical risk
A product much appreciated by children has just been the subject of a product recall in France. This is the Phosphorescent Glow in the Dark Colouring set set set in Primark stores. This kit, intended for the creative activities of the youngest, is affected by a sanitary alert because of colored pencils presenting a potential risk.

According to the official file published on September 26, 2025one of the pencils contained in the set, more precisely the orange pencil, contains levels of strontium and ofaluminum higher than the regulatory thresholds. An overtaking that raises concerns, especially in the event of accidental ingestion by a child, which can expose to harmful effects on health.

Reminder Conso: Glow in the Dark Colouring Set Primark withdrawn from the shelves

The references of the products recalled are as follows:

  • Brand : Primark
  • Model / reference : Glow in the Dark Colouring Set
  • Batch number : All lots
  • GTIN number : 5397323864378
  • Packaging : cardboard card with plastic pocket and pet shell containing colored pencils
  • Marketing dates : from 10/17/2024 to 18/03/2025
  • Geographic area of ​​sale : Whole France
  • Distributors : Primark stores
  • Reminder reason : exceeding the authorized levels of strontium and aluminum in the orange pencil
  • Risk : chemical risk in case of ingestion
  • End of recall procedure : 12/25/2025

What are the risks to health?

The recall was initiated because of the excessive presence of strontium and ofaluminum In one of the pencils provided with the coloring set. These substances, when they exceed the thresholds set by European regulations, can have harmful effects. In the event of accidental ingestion, young children can be exposed to a chemical risk With potential impacts on the body. This preventive reminder therefore aims to protect the health of the little ones.

How to be reimbursed?

Customers who bought this Glow in the Dark Primark coloring set are invited to immediately stop use And bring the product to the store where it was bought. The distributor has planned a Full reimbursementwithout it being necessary to present a receipt. The procedure is opened until November 25, 2025end date of the recall.