Primark DTR (direct-to-retail) Stitch Scented Highlighters (4-pack) Re

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 22, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On July 17, 2025, Primark US Corp., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of approximately 2,600 units of DTR Stitch Scented Highlighters 4-packs. The recall was initiated because the product violates the federal phthalates ban. The recall notice was published on the CPSC website under Recall Number 25388. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Affected Products
The recall involves the Primark DTR (direct-to-retail) Stitch Scented Highlighters 4-pack. The highlighters are shaped like slushie containers with a drinking straw. Each pack contains four highlighters in yellow, blue, pink, and green colors. Each highlighter portrays a Stitch character. The product’s Kimball Number is 0688701, which can be found on the price tag located at the back of the packaging. The highlighters were manufactured in China. They were sold exclusively at Primark stores located in the northeast United States, as well as in Florida, Maryland, and Illinois. The product was sold from May 2024 through May 2025 for $5.

Hazard Information
The scented highlighters, which resemble cups with straws, contain phthalates. This constitutes a violation of the federal phthalates ban. According to the recall notice, phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers are instructed to immediately stop using the recalled scented highlighters. The recall notice directs consumers to return the product to a Primark store. No other action, such as mailing the product or contacting a third party, is specified in the recall notice.

Official Remedy
The official remedy is a full refund in the form of the original payment. Consumers who return the recalled highlighters to a Primark store will receive their full purchase price back. No other remedy options, such as replacement or store credit, are listed in the recall notice.

Contact Information
Consumers may contact Primark for additional information by calling 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Alternatively, consumers can visit the Primark website at www.primark.com/recall or go to www.primark.com and click “Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information. The recall notice does not specify an email address or a mailing address for correspondence.

Additional Details from Source Data
– Recall Date: July 17, 2025
– Last Publish Date: July 17, 2025
– Importer: Primark US Corp., of Boston, Massachusetts
– Retailer: Primark stores located in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland, and Illinois
– Country of Manufacture: China
– Number of Units: About 2,600
– Injuries Reported: None
– Product UPCs: Not specified in the recall notice
– Distributors: Not specified in the recall notice
– Manufacturers: Not specified in the recall notice

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