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

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

Recall #: 21082
Affected scope: About 800

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves two Primark piercings: 5-Pack Nose and Body Bar Piercing. Both pierc….

Primark Recalls Nose Piercing and Body Bars Due to High Levels of Nickel; Risk of Skin Ir… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 17, 2021. Reason: The nose piercings and body bars have elevated levels of nickel, posing a risk of skin irritation.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled piercing products and return them to…. Verify recall #21082 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The nose piercings and body bars have elevated levels of nickel, posing a risk of skin irritation..

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agency class: February 17, 2021
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21082 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	21082
Date reported	February 17, 2021
Date initiated	February 17, 2021
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 800
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 17, 2021. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 21082.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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