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Vichy Laboratoires Recalls LiftActiv Peptide-C Ampoules Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Recalled Liftactiv Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules 1.8ML (10 Pack)
Name of Product:
Vichy Laboratoires LiftActiv Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules
Hazard:

The glass packaging of the small, sealed vials (ampoules) can weaken over time and break when opened, posing a laceration hazard to fingers and hands.   

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
July 21, 2022
Units:

About 206,200

Consumer Contact

Vichy Laboratoires USA toll-free at 844-973-0595 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https://www.vichyusa.com/customer-service/contact-us.html or www.vichyusa.com and click on Customer Service and then on “RECALL INFORMATION” for more information.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Liftactiv Peptide-C Ampoules 1.8ml (10 pack) and Liftactiv Peptide-C Ampoules 1.8ml (30 pack) which are facial serums. The serum is packaged in amber-colored glass ampoules with the following batch numbers: 54T61Q, 54T91Q, 54TD1Q, 54TD2Q, 54TN1Q, 54TN2Q, 54TN3Q, 54TO1Q, 54U11Q, 54U12Q, 54U21Q, 54U31Q, 54U32Q, 54U41S, 54U42S, 54U51S, 54U52S,54U53S,54U54S,54U61S, 54U72S, 54U91S, 54U62S, 54U92S, 54UD1S, 54UO1S, 54W11S, 54W12S, 54W13S, 54W21S. The batch number is printed on the bottom or side of the pack.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Vichy USA Consumer Care for a full refund. The firm is contacting all known purchasers.

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received 35 reports of injuries, including one injury involving a cut to a person’s hand requiring stitches.  

Sold At:
CVS, Walgreens, and Target stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and www.vichyusa.com from November 2019 through April 2022 for between $33 and $60.
Manufacturer(s):
Cosmetique Active Internationale, of France
Distributor(s):
Vichy Laboratoires LLC, of New York
Manufactured In:
France
Recall number:
22-760
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