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Sephora Canada recalls Sephora Collection False Eyelashes Glue
- Starting date:
- January 27, 2015
- Posting date:
- January 27, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Cosmetics
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Chemical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-43489
Affected products
Sephora Collection False Eyelashes Glue
Product description
This recall involves eyelash glue sold in certain Sephora Collection (SC) false eyelashes kits or kits that contain false eyelashes. The glue comes in a small tube.
Product name | SKU | UPC |
---|---|---|
SC Irresistible Lash | 1601061 | 0400016010619 |
SC Day Lash | 1601079 | 0400016010794 |
SC Flutter Lash | 1508746 | 0400015087469 |
SC Mink Lash | 1504836 | 0400015048361 |
SC Flair Lash | 1504844 | 0400015048446 |
SC Astonish Lash | 1504851 | 0400015048514 |
SC Celebrity Lash | 1504869 | 0400015048699 |
SC Showstopper Lash | 1508753 | 0400015087537 |
SC Regal Lash | 1508761 | 0400015087612 |
SC Mainstay Lash | 1508779 | 0400015087797 |
SC Fringe Lash | 1504901 | 0400015049016 |
SC Individual False Lash | 1512912 | 0400015129121 |
SC Paparazzi Lash | 1504877 | 0400015048774 |
SC Cabaret | 1408442 | 0400014084421 |
SC Mysterious | 1408459 | 0400014084599 |
SC Cabaret Lash | 1504885 | 0400015048859 |
SC New Heights False Lash Kit | 1601103 | 0400016011036 |
SC Luxe False Lash Set | 1626613 | 0400016266139 |
SC Dramatic Performance Lash Kit | 1601095 | 0400016010954 |
SC On the Fringe Lace Lashes | 1504828 | 0400015048286 |
SC Lash Papparazzi | 1408434 | 040001484346 |
SC Fringe Benefits Lashes | 1482371 | 0400014823716 |
SC Pantone Prismat Glit False | 1481209 | 0400014812093 |
SC Individual Lashes | 1340538 | 040001345388 |
SC Celebrity Lash Trio | 1663616 | 0400016636161 |
SC Day Night Glam Lashes | 1543057 | 0400015430579 |
SC Lashes – Black Glitter | 1550870 | 0400015508704 |
SC Lashes – Silver Glitter | 1550888 | 0400015508889 |
SC Flirt It Lash Duo | 699975 | 0400006999757 |
SC Film Noir Fake Eyelashes | 1171297 | 0400011712976 |
SFK14 Glitz & Glam (many products in the kit, including one set of lashes and glue) | 1647213 | 0812738013913 |
SFK14 Superstarts (many products in the kit, including one set of lashes and glue) | 1647197 | 0812738013760 |
Hazard identified
The glue used in the kits with false eyelashes contain methyl methacrylate, which is prohibited in cosmetics in Canada on the basis of safety concerns due to strong adhesion properties, potential allergic reactions and skin irritation.
Sephora Canada has received one consumer report of strong adhesion to eyelashes related to the use of the glue. Health Canada has not received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of the affected products.
Number sold
Approximately 107,000 units of the recalled cosmetic products were sold to Canadians.
Time period sold
The recalled cosmetics were sold from 2010 to January 2015 at Sephora retail stores across Canada.
Place of origin
Eyelash glue manufactured in South Korea.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Do Yoon Industrial Co., Ltd.
I-chon City
SOUTH KOREA
- Distributor
-
Sephora Canada
600 de Maisonneuve Ouest, 24th floor, Suite 2400
Montreal
H3A 3J2
Quebec
CANADA
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cosmetics.
Consumers can return the eyelash glue directly to any Sephora store in Canada. Upon return, consumers will receive a store credit.
Alternatively, consumers who purchased the recalled product online can call Sephora Canada at 1-877-SEPHORA (1-877-737-4672) from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. PST Monday to Friday, or from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST on Saturday and Sunday, to obtain a credit for their purchase.