Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to High Levels of Nickel; Risk of Skin Irritation
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 21-082 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- February 17, 2021
- Brand
- Primark
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- 5-Pack Nose Piercings and Body Bars
- Hazard
- High Levels of Nickel; Risk of Skin Irritation
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 800
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- February 17, 2021
What was recalled
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- 5-Pack Nose Piercings and Body Bars · About 800 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Primark US Corp., of Boston, Mass..
Injuries or incidents reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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.
Recall history and context
Primark appears in 12 CPSC recalls on record. See all Primark recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
5-Pack Nose Piercings and Body Bars (About 800 units). This recall involves two Primark piercings: 5-Pack Nose and Body Bar Piercing.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: High Levels of Nickel; Risk of Skin Irritation.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled piercing products and return them to a Primark store for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on February 17, 2021. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.