Vichy Laboratoires Recalls LiftActiv Peptide-C Ampoules Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 22760 · Jul 21, 2022 · Vichy Laboratoires
206,200
units affected
206,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22760
- Date
- Jul 21, 2022
- Company
- Vichy Laboratoires
- Units affected
- 206,200
- Product
- Vichy Laboratoires LiftActiv Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Liftactiv Peptide-C Ampoules 1.8ml (10 pack) and Liftactiv Peptide-C Ampoules 1.8ml (30 pack) which are facial serums. The serum is packaged in amber-colored glass ampoules with the following batch numbers: 54T61Q, 54T91Q, 54TD1Q, 54TD2Q, 54TN1Q, 54TN2Q, 54TN3Q, 54TO1Q, 54U11Q, 54U12Q, 54U21Q, 54U31Q, 54U32Q, 54U41S, 54U42S, 54U51S, 54U52S, 54U53S, 54U54S, 54U61S, 54U72S, 54U91S, 54U62S, 54U92S, 54UD1S, 54UO1S, 54W11S, 54W12S, 54W13S, 54W21S. The batch number is printed on the bottom or side of the pack.
What can happen
The glass packaging of the small, sealed vials (ampoules) can weaken over time and break when opened, posing a laceration hazard to fingers and hands.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Vichy USA Consumer Care for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 35 reports of injuries, including one injury involving a cut to a person's hand requiring stitches.
- Sold at
- CVS, Walgreens, and Target stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and www.vichyusa.com from November 2019 through April 2022 for between $33 and $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vichy laboratoires liftactiv peptide-c anti-aging ampoules?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Vichy USA Consumer Care for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.
What is the hazard?
The glass packaging of the small, sealed vials (ampoules) can weaken over time and break when opened, posing a laceration hazard to fingers and hands.
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.