Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to High Levels of Nickel; Risk of Skin Irritation
CPSC recall 21082 · announced February 17, 2021 · Primark Us · 800 units affected
The product
This recall involves two Primark piercings: 5-Pack Nose and Body Bar Piercing. Both piercings are sold in white and yellow. Only 5-Pack nose piercings and body bars with the product numbers listed below are included in the recall. The product number appears on the product packaging. Item Kimball Number 5 Pk Nose Piercing (white) 4102701 5 Pk Nose Piercing (yellow) 4102702 Body Bar (white) 2064701 Body Bar (yellow) 2064702
The hazard
The nose piercings and body bars have elevated levels of nickel, posing a risk of skin irritation.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled piercing products and return them to a Primark store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.