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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Fast Track Recall Alert

Release Date: July 21, 2022

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

Recall Summary

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
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.

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

Units: About 206,200

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.

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.

Distributor: Vichy Laboratoires LLC, of New York

Manufacturer: Cosmetique Active Internationale, of France

Manufactured in: France

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Vichy Liftactiv-Specialist-Peptide-C-Anti-Aging-Ampoules Packaging

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




This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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