Purse Recall – EU Safety Gate

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 24, 2026

Recall Information Record – EU Safety Gate Database
Record ID: SR/02040/26
Date of Entry: Based on source data
Source: EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)

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1. Recall Summary

Primark has issued a recall for its “Colour Block Purse” due to non-compliance with EU chemical safety and environmental regulations. The product contains excessive levels of restricted phthalates and persistent organic pollutants, posing risks to human health and the environment. The recall applies to consumers in the United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland. The manufacturer initiated a recall of the product from end users.

2. Affected Products

– Product: Purse (Colour Block Purse)
– Brand: Primark
– Model/Type Number: 3103002
– Barcode: 991169270
– Description: Brown purse.
– Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
– Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Case Number: SR/02040/26
– Production Dates: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Batch Number: Not specified in the recall notice.
– Company Recall Code: Not specified in the recall notice.

3. Hazard Information

The plastic material of the product contains excessive concentrations of the following substances:

– Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): A phthalate that may harm health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
– Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): A phthalate that may harm health by causing possible damage to the reproductive system.
– Short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs): These substances persist in the environment, are toxic to aquatic organisms at low concentrations, and bio-accumulate in wildlife and humans, posing a risk to human health and the environment.

The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation (concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) nor with the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Regulation.

4. Consumer Action Required

Consumers who have purchased the affected Colour Block Purse should stop using the product immediately. The official recall notice instructs consumers to return the product to any Primark store. Consumers should follow the instructions provided on the Primark recall webpage for the specific return and remedy process.

5. Official Remedy

The manufacturer has taken the following measure: Recall of the product from end users. The date of entry into force of this measure is listed as “Unknown” in the recall notice. Consumers returning the affected product to a Primark store are entitled to a remedy. For specific details on the remedy (e.g., full refund or replacement), consumers should refer to the official Primark recall page.

6. Contact Information

– Official Recall URL: https://www.primark.com/help/s/article/Recall—Coin-Purse
– EU Safety Gate Alert Reference: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099583
– Notifying Authority: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland
– Additional Contact: Not specified in the recall notice beyond the official recall webpage. Consumers are advised to visit the Primark website or contact their local Primark store for further assistance.

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