CPSCFebruary 17, 2021

Primark Nose Piercing and Body Bars recall: High Levels of Nickel

Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to High Levels of Nickel; Risk of Skin Irritation

Why was Primark Nose Piercing and Body Bars recalled?

The nose piercings and body bars have elevated levels of nickel, posing a risk of skin irritation.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled piercing products and return them to a Primark store for a full refund. 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.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
5-Pack Nose Piercings and Body Bars
Company
Primark US Corp., of Boston, Mass.
Quantity
About 800
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.
Recall date
February 17, 2021
Incidents / injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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

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