CPSC recall 16-247, announced August 23, 2016, covers McDonald's Step-iT Activity Wristbands (about 29 million units). The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children. The notice cites 70 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 800-244-6227, or go to www.mcdonalds.com.
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Which products are included?
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."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.
Incidents and injuries
McDonald's has received more than 70 reports of incidents, including seven reports of blisters, after wearing the wristbands.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- McDonald's
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 16-247
- Units
- About 29 million units in the U.S. (in addition, about 3.6 million units in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Distributed exclusively by McDonald's restaurants nationwide from August 9, 2016 to August 17, 2016 with Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals.
- Distributor
- McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill.
Step-iT Activity Wristbands
CPSC product type: Exercise
Recall contact information
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.
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