Vichy Laboratoires LiftActiv Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules

CPSC Recall #22-760 — July 21, 2022

Recall #22-760 Date: July 21, 2022 Remedy: Refund

Product

Vichy Laboratoires LiftActiv Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules

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.

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.   

Incidents / Injuries

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

Remedy

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.

Units Affected

About 206,200

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.

Manufacturer

Cosmetique Active Internationale, of France 

Manufactured In

France