The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·22760·Announced 2022-07-21

Vichy Laboratoires LiftActiv Peptide-C Ampoules Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Vichy Laboratoires is recalling LiftActiv Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules because the glass vials can break when opened, causing cuts to fingers and hands. The manufacturer has received 35 injury reports, including one requiring stitches.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Although 35 injuries have been reported, only one required medical attention (stitches). The hazard is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not been severe or widespread, placing this in the High category per the rubric. The actual injury reported does not rise to the level of "significant injury" that would trigger a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vichy Laboratoires LLC is recalling approximately 206,200 units of LiftActiv Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules, a facial serum product. The ampoules are packaged in amber-colored glass vials that can weaken over time and break when opened, posing a laceration hazard to fingers and hands.

The company has received 35 reports of injuries associated with this product, including one incident in which a person's hand was cut and required stitches. The recalled product was sold in 1.8 ml 10-pack and 30-pack configurations under specific batch numbers printed on the bottom or side of the pack.

The ampoules were distributed nationwide through CVS, Walgreens, and Target stores, as well as online at Amazon.com and vichyusa.com, between November 2019 and April 2022, priced between $33 and $60.

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. For more information, consumers may call Vichy Laboratoires USA toll-free at 844-973-0595 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit vichyusa.com to access recall information through the Customer Service section.

The recalled product

Product
Vichy Laboratoires LiftActiv Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules
Manufacturer
Cosmetique Active Internationale, of France
Category
Consumer Product — Cosmetics / Personal Care
Hazard
  • laceration
  • glass-breakage
Affected units
206,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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