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Medium RiskFDA Food
Personal Care & Cosmetics/Makeup

GELLEN Nail Removal Kit Recalled for Methylene Chloride and Chloroform

Agency Publication Date: May 1, 2026
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Summary

SHUNYAN INC is recalling 52,027 units of GELLEN Time to Shine Nail Removal Kits because FDA analysis found the toxic chemicals methylene chloride and chloroform in the nail polish remover. Methylene chloride and chloroform are hazardous substances that can pose serious health risks if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Consumers who have these kits should stop using them immediately. You can return the product to where you bought it for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Risk

The nail polish remover contains methylene chloride and chloroform, which can cause respiratory issues, nervous system damage, or liver and kidney toxicity if inhaled or absorbed through the skin.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your GELLEN Time to Shine Nail Removal Kit (2 pcs, 15ml/0.5fl oz.) for UPC 715284259470 and batch numbers printed on the packaging. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  2. Stop using the recalled product immediately to avoid exposure to toxic chemicals.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact SHUNYAN INC for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: GELLEN, TIME TO SHINE, Nail Removal Kit (15ml/0.5fl oz.)
Variants: 2 pcs
UPC Codes:
715284259470
Lot Numbers:
20240301001
20240515002
20240707001
20240918001
20241212003
20250315001
20250519002
20250723001
20250914003
20251030001

FDA analysis found methylene chloride and chloroform in the nail polish remover.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98783
Status: Active
Manufacturer: SHUNYAN INC
Sold By: foreign customers; nationwide retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 52,027
Distributed To: Nationwide

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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: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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