CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Primark Recalls DTR Stitch 4-pack Scented Highlighters Due to Risk of Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Phthalates Ban; Sold by Primark
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.
Required Consumer Action
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 Information
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
Primark stores located in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois from May 2024 through May 2025 for $5.
Injuries
None reported
Recall Number
25388
Product Information
Product Name
Primark DTR (direct-to-retail) Stitch Scented Highlighters (4-pack)
Number of Units
About 2,600
Imported By
Primark US Corp., of Boston, Massachusetts
Manufactured In
China