Primark · Recalled
Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to High Levels of Nickel; Risk of Skin Irritation
The nose piercings and body bars have elevated levels of nickel, posing a risk of skin irritation.
- Units
- About 800
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $2–$4
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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 file
- 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.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Primark US Corp., of Boston, Mass.
Incident log
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled piercing products and return them to a Primark store for a full refund.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
