CPSC, Sassi America Inc. Announce Recall of Acrylic Primer for Nail Care
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-01-20). Hazards: chemical. Models: 508, 509, 510, 511, 512. About 72,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04066 |
| Published | 2004-01-20 |
| Last updated | 2025-01-17 |
| Product category | Toiletries |
| Products | Acrylic Nail Primer |
| Firm named in the title | Sassi America Inc. |
| Firms | Sassi America Inc., of Elk Grove Village, Ill. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 72,000 |
| Model numbers | 508, 509, 510, 511, 512 |
| Hazard classes | chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Grocery and beauty supply stores nationwide sold the primer, from June 2000 through January 2004, for between $2 and $10. |
Description
The primer is packaged in amber-colored bottles with black caps. The model number 508, 509, 510, 511 or 512 is written on the front of the label. "SASSI" also is written on the labels. The primer was sold in .25-ounce, .50-ounce, 1-ounce, 2-ounce and 4-ounce size bottles. The acrylic primers were sold separately and in kits.
Hazard
This methacrylic acid primer is not packaged in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
Remedy
Consumers should return the acrylic primer and kits to the store where purchased, to receive a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Sassi America has received a report of a 2-year-old girl in Pompano Beach, Fla., who sustained severe external and internal chemical burns, after swallowing the liquid primer.
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