The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·21185·Announced 2021-08-18

Primark Recalls 8-Pack Scent Stamper Pens for Elevated Benzyl Alcohol

Primark is recalling about 9,500 8-pack Scent Stamper Pens due to elevated levels of benzyl alcohol in the purple pen, which poses a risk of skin irritation. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source states no injuries have been reported and the hazard is a theoretical risk of skin irritation from elevated chemical levels. This is a precautionary recall with no documented harm, meeting the criteria for Moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Primark US Corp. is recalling 8-pack Scent Stamper Pens sold at Primark US stores in the northeast region, Florida, and Chicago from January 2019 through May 2021. The recalled pens are marked with "PRIMARK" and product number "9799701" on the packaging label. Each pack contains 8 pens in different colors with decorative decals including hearts, stars, and paw prints.

The purple Scent Stamper Pen contains elevated levels of benzyl alcohol, posing a risk of skin irritation to users. No injuries have been reported to date.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pens and return them to a Primark store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Primark US at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.primark.com, select "Customer Service" at the bottom of the page, and then "Recall" in the middle of the page.

The recalled product

Product
8-Pack Scent Stamper Pens
Manufacturer
Primark US Corp., of Boston, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Writing Instruments / Pens
Hazard
  • benzyl-alcohol-exposure
  • skin-irritation
Affected units
9,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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