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Product recall · CPSCAugust 23, 2016Serious
McDonald’s “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled wristbands from children and return them to any McDonald's for a free replacement toy and either a yogurt tube or bag of apple slices.
Who to contact: McDonald's at 800-244-6227 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT daily, or online at www.mcdonalds.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information.
The product
This recall involves "Step-iT" activity wristbands, which come in two styles-"Activity Counter" and a motion-activated "Light-up Band." The Activity Counter comes in translucent plastic orange, blue or green and features a digital screen that tracks a child's steps or other movement. The Light-up Band comes in translucent plastic red, purple, or orange and blinks light with the child's movement. Both styles of activity wristbands have a square face with the words "STEP-iT" printed on them and a button to depress and activate the wristband. The back of the square face contains the etched words "Made for McDonald's."
Details
- Units affected
- About 29 million units in the U.S. (in addition, about 3.6 million units in Canada)
- Recall date
- August 23, 2016
- Made or distributed by
- McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill.
- What has been reported
- McDonald's has received more than 70 reports of incidents, including seven reports of blisters, after wearing the wristbands.
Distributed exclusively by McDonald's restaurants nationwide from August 9, 2016 to August 17, 2016 with Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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