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

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 15, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

Recall Summary
On July 17, 2025, Primark US Corp., of Boston, Massachusetts, 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 issued due to the presence of phthalates in the product, which 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 sold as a 4-pack. The highlighters are shaped like slushie containers with a drinking straw and are available 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 sold exclusively at Primark stores located in the northeast United States, as well as in Florida, Maryland, and Illinois. The product was available for purchase from May 2024 through May 2025 at a price of $5. The highlighters were manufactured in China.

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 incidents or injuries have been reported to date.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers who have purchased the recalled DTR Stitch Scented Highlighters 4-pack are instructed to immediately stop using the product. The recall notice directs consumers to return the highlighters to any Primark store. Consumers should not dispose of the product in household trash; the official remedy requires physical return to a store location.

Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a full refund in the form of the original payment method. 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 repair, are listed in the recall notice.

Contact Information
Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Primark directly. The recall notice provides the following contact details:
– Telephone: 617-946-3236, available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
– Online: Consumers may visit www.primark.com/recall for recall-specific information, or go to www.primark.com and click the “Recall” link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Additional Information
The recall notice includes three images: a front view of the recalled highlighters, a back view of the packaging, and a close-up showing the location of the product code (Kimball Number). These images are available on the CPSC recall page. The recall was last published on July 17, 2025. No distributors, manufacturers, or product UPCs are specified in the recall notice. The product was imported by Primark US Corp. and sold only through Primark retail stores. No other retailers or online sales channels are listed.

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