Recall Record

Primark stores located in the northeast and in Florida, Maryland and Illinois from May 2024 through May 2025 for $5. recalls

1 recall recorded since 2018, most recently on 17 July 2025. Status and classification are as published by the CPSC.

Recalls1
Ongoing (FDA)0
Terminated or completed0
Class I (FDA)0

Announced Consumer products

Recall started
17 July 2025
Reason
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
25388

CPSC recall notice

A terminated FDA recall means the FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made. What statuses mean.