CPSC recall 05-244, announced August 17, 2005, covers Almar Sales Water Watch (about 50,400 units). The band on the watch contains liquid petroleum distillates. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately take these watches away from young children and return the watches to the store where purchased for a refund or contact the firm. Recall contact: call (800) 251-2522.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The watches are made of clear plastic with white snaps. The watch bands have clear glitter-filled liquid and colored liquid inside including pink, blue, red and yellow. The watch face is digital and measures about two inches in width. "Water Watch" and "Almar Sales Company" is printed on the original clear bubble packaging of the watches.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The band on the watch contains liquid petroleum distillates. If punctured, the watch band could leak. Petroleum distillates could be harmful if ingested and cause irritation to the skin or eyes on contact.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Almar Sales Co. have received one report of a 2-year-old child who ingested the petroleum distillate after biting into the watch band. The child suffered irritation of the mouth and throat.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these watches away from young children and return the watches to the store where purchased for a refund or contact the firm.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Almar Sales
- Recall number
- 05-244
- Units
- About 50,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Exclusively at Dollar General Stores nationwide, from March 2005 through July 2005, for about $2.
- Importer
- Almar Sales Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Water Watch
CPSC product type: Watches
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Almar Sales at (800) 251-2522 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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