Use caution Consumer product recall · CPSC · Published February 17, 2021

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

Primark recalls 5-pack nose and body bar piercings with high nickel levels that may cause skin irritation. Consumers should stop using and return items for full refund.

Plain-English summary generated from official CPSC data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #9001Consumer productPrimark

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Use caution until it’s fixed

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

Take action

Contact the company

Call(617) 946-3236from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday Official pagewww.primark.com

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Primark is recalling 5-pack nose piercings and body bars that contain high levels of nickel, which can cause skin irritation. This affects people who use these products for piercings, especially those with sensitive skin. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2909-primark-recalls-nose-piercing-and-body-bars-due-to-nickel.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2909-primark-recalls-nose-piercing-and-body-bars-due-to-nickel · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #9001

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“Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to Nickel Risk of Skin Irritation.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2909-primark-recalls-nose-piercing-and-body-bars-due-to-nickel. Based on CPSC recall #9001 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Primark-Recalls-Nose-Piercing-and-Body-Bars-Due-to-High-Levels-of-Nickel-Risk-of-Skin-Irritation).

Primark recalled nose piercing and body bar products due to elevated nickel levels that pose a risk of skin irritation, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 17, 2021. Consumers should stop using the items and return them to a Primark store for a full refund.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Primark
Product: 5-Pack Nose Piercings and Body Bars
Item Kimball Number 5 Pk Nose Piercing (white) 4102701
Item Kimball Number 5 Pk Nose Piercing (yellow) 4102702
Item Kimball Number Body Bar (white) 2064701
Item Kimball Number Body Bar (yellow) 2064702
Sold at: Primark US stores in the northeast region, Florida, and Chicago from August 2020 through December 2020

What to do

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 by clicking on "Customer Service" and then the "Recall" tab.

The hazard

The nose piercings and body bars have elevated levels of nickel, posing a risk of skin irritation. No incidents or injuries have been reported according to the CPSC.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product packaging for the specific product numbers: 4102701 (white), 4102702 (yellow), 2064701 (white), or 2064702 (yellow). These are the only recalled items.

Brand
Primark
Product
5-Pack Nose Piercings and Body Bars
Category
Consumer product

Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the recalled nose piercings and body bars to prevent skin irritation.
Return for Refund
Take the products to a Primark store for a full refund.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

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

Take action

Contact Primark

We’ve drafted a message you can send Primark to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email📞 +16179463236 Company site

Subject: Recall 9001 — Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to Nickel Risk of Skin Irritation

Hello,

I own a Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to Nickel Risk of Skin Irritation that is covered by recall 9001 from Primark.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled piercing products and return them to a Primark store for a full refund.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/2909-primark-recalls-nose-piercing-and-body-bars-due-to-nickel">Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to Nickel Risk of Skin Irritation (GovInfoNow)</a>

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Official source: CPSC Recall #9001 (February 17, 2021)
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