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CPSC, Almar Sales Co. Announce Recall of Children's Watches

Reported: August 17, 2005 Initiated: August 17, 2005 #05244

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 50,400.
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 17, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05244.