CPSC, Sassi America Inc. Announce Recall of Acrylic Primer for Nail Care
Source: CPSC Recall #04066
Recall Date
2004-01-20
Manufacturer
Sassi America Inc., of Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Units Affected
About 72,000
Products Involved
Acrylic Nail Primer
Hazard
This methacrylic acid primer is not packaged in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
Remedy
Consumers should return the acrylic primer and kits to the store where purchased, to receive a refund.
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.
Sold At
Grocery and beauty supply stores nationwide sold the primer, from June 2000 through January 2004, for between $2 and $10.
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28