Primark Recalls DTR Stitch 4-pack Scented Highlighters Due to Risk of Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Phthalates Ban; Sold by Primark
CPSC recall 25388. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 25388 has the recall date 17 Jul 2025. The notice names the firm Primark US. The recall has about 2,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2025 has 5,950 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,600 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Primark DTR (direct-to-retail) Stitch Scented Highlighters (4-pack), About 2,600 |
| Sold at | Primark stores located in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois from May 2024 through May 2025 for $5. |
| Importer | Primark US Corp |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,600Median of 2025: 5,950
- CPSC recalls of 2025
- 420
- Recalls of 2025 with one of the same hazards
- 52%
- Recalls on the register that name Primark US
- 11
Other recalls of the firm
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 25388. https://recallregister.com/product/10345-primark-recalls-dtr-stitch-4-pack-scented-highlighters-due-to-risk-of/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 25388 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Primark stores located in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois from May 2024 through May 2025 for $5.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 25388?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 25388?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,600