CPSC2021-02-17
Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to High Levels of Nickel; Risk of Skin Irritation
Primark US Corp., of Boston, Mass.
Hazard
The nose piercings and body bars have elevated levels of nickel, posing a risk of skin irritation.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled piercing products and return them to a Primark store for a full refund.
Sold at
Primark US stores located in the northeast region, Florida, and Chicago from August 2020 through December 2020 for about $3.50 for the 5-pack Nose Piercing and about $2.50 for body bar piercing.
Affected count
About 800
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
5-Pack Nose Piercings and Body Bars
Consumer contact
Primark US collect at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.primark.com and click on "Customer Service" at the bottom of the page, then click on the "Recall" tab in the middle of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Primark-Recalls-Nose-Piercing-and-Body-Bars-Due-to-High-Levels-of-Nickel-Risk-of-Skin-IrritationDon't want to check this manually?
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