Status: Recall found CPSC
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Hazard (from the official notice)
The case-back of the watch can detach and expose the interior to water, posing a risk of skin irritation, redness, rashes or chemical burns.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled watches away from children and contact MZB for a refund.
Hazard (from the official notice)
The case-back of the watch can detach and expose the interior to water, posing a risk of skin irritation, redness, rashes or chemical burns.
Remedy (from the official notice)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled watches away from children and contact MZB for a refund.
Description (from the official notice)
This recall involves 303 styles of "Light Up" watches that are identified by style number. A complete list of the serial numbers is listed on the firm's website http://www.regcen.com. The watches have a flexible plastic wristband sold in multiple colors including pink, pink with white snowflakes, green, blue and navy blue. "MZB" and the style number are printed on the case-back of the watches.
Remedy options (from the official notice)
Refund
Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)
The firm has received 11 reports of skin irritations or chemical burns. Six of these consumers have required medical treatment.
Where it was sold (from the official notice)
Kmart, Kohl's, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from October 2012 through June 2015 for between $5 and $20.
Consumer contact (from the official notice)
MZB toll free at (888) 770-7085 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mzb.com and click on Product Safety Notice tab at the top of the homepage for more information.
- Product: MZB Children's "Light Up" Watches
- Importer: MZB, of Long Island City, N.Y.
- Units (from the official notice): About 1.9 million (in addition, 58,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufacturer country (from the official notice): China
- Recall date: Aug 5, 2015
- Recall number: 15-207
Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.
