CPSC recall · Reported August 17, 2005
CPSC, Almar Sales Co. Announce Recall of Children's Watches
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 th…
The CPSC recalled The watches are made of clear plastic with white snaps. The watch bands have clear glitte….
CPSC, Almar Sales Co. Announce Recall of Children's Watches was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 17, 2005. Reason: The band on the watch contains liquid petroleum distillates. If punctured, the watch band could leak. Petrole…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these watches away from young children and return the w…. Verify recall #05244 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The band on the watch contains liquid petroleum distillates. If punctured, the watch band could leak. Petrole….
- None
- agency class
- August 17, 2005
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05244 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05244 |
| Date reported | August 17, 2005 |
| Date initiated | August 17, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 50,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take these watches away from young children and return the watches to the store where purchased for …
- Check the recall number (05244) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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