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🧸 Product FR AT IE PL July 23, 2021

Primark — 8 scented stampers

Set consisting of eight scented felt-tip marker pens (blue, violet, yellow, green, black, pink, red and orange).

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Additional photo
Primark — 8 scented stampers
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Chemical
Category
Toys

Hazard: The product contains the fragrance benzyl alcohol (measured value: 160 mg/kg). Benzyl alcohol can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Distributor) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1831 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? These are small stampers that smell nice. They have a chemical called benzyl alcohol in them.

What's happening? The benzyl alcohol in these stampers can cause allergic reactions or skin sensitivities.

Does this affect me? If you have sensitive skin or allergies, you may be at risk. This affects people in France, Austria, Ireland, and Poland.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel any irritation.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Primark
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product contains the fragrance benzyl alcohol (measured value: 160 mg/kg). Benzyl alcohol can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
July 23, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003926

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Primark — 8 scented stampers. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Chemical · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product contains the fragrance benzyl alcohol (measured value: 160 mg/kg). Benzyl alcohol can induce allergic reactions and sensitisation. · Origin: People's Republic of China
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 23, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Austria, Ireland, and Poland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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