Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to High Levels of Nickel; Risk of Skin Irritation
Recall 21082 · Feb 17, 2021 · Primark
800
units affected
800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21082
- Date
- Feb 17, 2021
- Company
- Primark
- Units affected
- 800
- Product
- 5-Pack Nose Piercings and Body Bars
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
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
What can happen
The nose piercings and body bars have elevated levels of nickel, posing a risk of skin irritation.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled piercing products and return them to a Primark store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 5-pack nose piercings and body bars?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled piercing products and return them to a Primark store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The nose piercings and body bars have elevated levels of nickel, posing a risk of skin irritation.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.