Primark Recalls DTR Stitch 4-pack Scented Highlighters Due to Risk of Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Phthalates Ban; Sold by Primark
Recall 25388 · Jul 17, 2025 · Primark
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25388
- Date
- Jul 17, 2025
- Company
- Primark
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Primark DTR (direct-to-retail) Stitch Scented Highlighters (4-pack)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Primark stores located in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois from May 2024 through May 2025 for $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled primark dtr (direct-to-retail) stitch scented highlighters (4-pack)?
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.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.