Primark DTR Stitch 4-pack Scented Highlighters recall: Phthalate Exposure
Primark Recalls DTR Stitch 4-pack Scented Highlighters Due to Risk of Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Phthalates Ban; Sold by Primark
Why was Primark DTR Stitch 4-pack Scented Highlighters recalled?
The scented highlighters, which resemble cups with straws, contain phthalates; a violation of the federal phthalates ban. Phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scented highlighters and return them to a Primark store for a full refund in the form of the original payment. Contact: Primark at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.primark.com/recall or at www.primark.com and click "Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Primark DTR (direct-to-retail) Stitch Scented Highlighters (4-pack)
- Company
- Primark US Corp., of Boston, Massachusetts
- Quantity
- About 2,600
- Sold at
- Primark stores located in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois from May 2024 through May 2025 for $5.
- Recall date
- July 17, 2025
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the DTR Stitch Scented Highlighters 4-pack in yellow, blue, pink and green colors. The highlighters are shaped like slushie containers with a drinking straw. Each highlighter portrays a Stitch character. The product's Kimball Number is 0688701 and can be found on the price tag located at the back of the packaging.