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Clothing & Footwear/Jewelry & Watches

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

Agency Publication Date: February 17, 2021
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Summary

Primark is recalling approximately 800 units of their 5-Pack Nose Piercings and Body Bars due to elevated levels of nickel, which can cause skin irritation. The recall includes white and yellow versions of the 5-pack nose piercings and body bars sold at Primark US stores in the northeast region, Florida, and Chicago from August 2020 through December 2020. Please see the Affected Products section for the full list of specific Kimball product numbers. Consumers should stop using these items and return them to a Primark store as described in the Your Remedy Options section.

Risk

The jewelry contains elevated levels of nickel, which poses a risk of skin irritation for users. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your jewelry packaging for one of the following Kimball numbers to see if your product is included: 4102701 (5 Pk Nose Piercing white), 4102702 (5 Pk Nose Piercing yellow), 2064701 (Body Bar white), or 2064702 (Body Bar yellow).
  2. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled piercing products and return them to a Primark store for a full refund.
  3. For further information, you may contact Primark US collect at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.primark.com and click on "Customer Service" at the bottom of the page, then click on the "Recall" tab.
  4. If you have additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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.

Affected Products

Product: 5 Pk Nose Piercing (white)
Model:
4102701
Date Ranges: August 2020 - December 2020
Product: 5 Pk Nose Piercing (yellow)
Model:
4102702
Date Ranges: August 2020 - December 2020
Product: Body Bar (white)
Model:
2064701
Date Ranges: August 2020 - December 2020
Product: Body Bar (yellow)
Model:
2064702
Date Ranges: August 2020 - December 2020

Product Images

Recalled Body Bar (white)

Recalled Body Bar (white)

Recalled Body Bar (yellow)

Recalled Body Bar (yellow)

Recalled Nose Piercing 5pk (yellow)

Recalled Nose Piercing 5pk (yellow)

Recalled Nose Piercing 5pk (white)

Recalled Nose Piercing 5pk (white)

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 21082
Status: Active
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 800
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Primark US Corp., of Boston, Mass.
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.
Agency Last Updated: February 17, 2021

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response