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

Reported: August 23, 2016 Initiated: August 23, 2016 #16247

Product 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."

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 29 million units in the U.S. (in addition, about 3.6 million units in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/McDonalds-Recalls-Step-iT-Activity-Wristbands

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.". Recalled by McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill.. Units affected: About 29 million units in the U.S. (in addition, about 3.6 million units in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 23, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16247.

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