Primark are recalling some of their products after concerns it may cause an allergic reaction.
Two jewellery items, a body bar and a pack of nose rings, have been recalled after higher than permitted levels of nickel have been detected in them which can cause a skin reaction.
Southend Trading Standards shared Primark's product recall on their social media for anyone who may have purchased the items.
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Primark are recalling some of their jewellery as it may cause an allergic reaction.
— Southend Trading Standards (@SouthendTS) January 26, 2021
Body Bar (white) - 2064701
Nose Piercing 5pk (yellow) - 4102702
Higher than permitted levels of Nickel have been detected in the products https://t.co/fYPAYoDPjk pic.twitter.com/cwePvZPijo
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Primark are inviting anyone who purchased the jewellery to return them for a full refund.
They said: "It has come to our attention that the products "Body Bar (white)" and "Nose Piercing 5pk (yellow)" do not meet the Primark usual high standards for safety.
"Higher than permitted levels of nickel have been detected in the products and this can potentially lead to an allergic skin reaction.
"With the safety of our customers at the forefront of our minds we are inviting you to return these products for a full refund.
"The Body Bar (white) was on sale in our UK stores from 23 August 2020 until 8 December 2020.
"The Nose Piercing 5pk (yellow) was on sale in our UK stores from 30 August 2020 until 8 December 2020.
"If you have purchased either of these products then please return these to any Primark store where you will be offered a full refund. You will not be required to provide proof of purchase."
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