CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2004-01-20

CPSC, Sassi America Inc. Announce Recall of Acrylic Primer for Nail Care

04066 · Recalled 2004-01-20 · CPSC page

Recalled acrylic nail primer
Recalled acrylic nail primer

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.

Hazards

This methacrylic acid primer is not packaged in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.

Reported 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.

Remedy

Consumers should return the acrylic primer and kits to the store where purchased, to receive a refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Acrylic Nail PrimerAbout 72,000

Parties

Manufacturer
Sassi America Inc.
Sold at
Grocery, beauty supply sold the primer, from June 2000 through January 2004, for, $10.

Consumer contact

For more information call Sassi collect at (847) 228-0334 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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Recalled acrylic nail primer, sold with acrylic nail kit
Recalled acrylic nail primer, sold with acrylic nail kit

Source: CPSC recall 04066. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.