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

Consumer goods · United States · 2025-07-17

Hazard: Risk of Phthalate Exposure; Violates Fe…

Primark Stitch Scented Highlighters violate phthalates ban, exposure risk

Country	United States
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-07-17
Importer	Primark US Corp., of Boston, Massachusetts
Retailer	Primark stores located in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois
Model identifiers	Kimball Number is 0688701
Units affected	2600
Hazard	Risk of Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Phthalates Ban
Hazard description	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.
Remedy	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.
Recall number	25-388
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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