Vichy LiftActiv Peptide-C Ampoules, 1.8ml recalled due to laceration hazard
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product.
Affected products
This recall involves Vichy brand LiftActiv Peptide-C 1.8 ml ampoules. The product is packaged in a sterile single-use glass ampoule. The UPC code is written on the packaging cartons.
Batch number: all batches
UPC: 30157880, 3337875702508, 065519930033, 065519932914
Product Description |
Code UPC |
|---|---|
LIFTACTIV PEPTIDE-C AMPOULES – 1.8ML SAMPLE |
30157880 |
LIFTACTIV PEPTIDE-C AMPOULES 10 x 1.8ML |
3337875702508 |
LIFTACTIV COLLAGEN SPECIALIST BRAND ANIMATION BOX 2021 |
065519930033 |
LIFTACTIV COLLAGEN SPECIALIST BOX NOEL 2021 |
065519932914 |
Issue
Over time and under varying storage conditions, the glass of these ampoules can become brittle, which does not ensure their safe opening and can present a risk of laceration when opening the ampoules.
As of June 27, 2022, the company has received 23 reports of incidents in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products.
For more information, consumers can contact Vichy Canada customer service by phone at 1-888-458-4249 (available Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm ET) for product return and refund options, or visit the company website Vichy.ca.
Please note that, in addition to the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulations, the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) prohibits the sale of cosmetics that are either made with hazardous substances, or under unsanitary conditions, to users in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 752,110 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from March 2020 to May 2022.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in France
Details
Distributor
Vichy Canada
Montreal
Quebec
Canada
Importer
Vichy Canada
Montreal
Quebec
Canada
Manufacturer
Cosmétique Active Internationale
Paris
France
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