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

Recalled July 21, 2022 · CPSC recall 22760 · Vichy Laboratoires

Recalled Liftactiv Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules 1.8ML (10 Pack)

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

Units

About 206,200

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Product

Vichy Laboratoires LiftActiv Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules

Manufacturer(s)

Cosmetique Active Internationale, of France

Distributed by

Vichy Laboratoires LLC, of New York

Retailers

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.

Made in

France

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →