Recalls / 2016-08-23

McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns

16247 · Recalled 2016-08-23 · CPSC page

Description

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."

Hazards

The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.

Reported injuries

McDonald's has received more than 70 reports of incidents, including seven reports of blisters, after wearing the wristbands.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Step-iT Activity Wristbands		About 29 million units in the U.S. (in addition, about 3.6 million units in Canada)

Parties

Distributor: McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill.
Made in: China
Sold at: Distributed by McDonald's restaurants nationwide from August 9, 2016 to August 17, 2016 with Happy Meals, Mighty Kids Meals.

Consumer 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.

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Source: CPSC recall 16247. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.