Recalls / 2005-08-17
CPSC, Almar Sales Co. Announce Recall of Children's Watches
05244 · Recalled 2005-08-17 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported 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.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Water Watch | About 50,400 |
Parties
- Importer
- Almar Sales Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Exclusively at Dollar General, from March 2005 through July 2005, for about $2.
Consumer contact
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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Source: CPSC recall 05244. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.