Product Recall Number: 15-207
Why was MZB Children's "Light Up" Watches recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 15-207
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2015-08-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: MZB Children's "Light Up" Watches
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 1.9 million (in addition, 58,000 were sold in Canada)
Incidents: The firm has received 11 reports of skin irritations or chemical burns. Six of these consumers have required medical treatment.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled watches away from children and contact MZB for a refund.
Sold At: Kmart, Kohl's, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from October 2012 through June 2015 for between $5 and $20.
Importers: MZB, of Long Island City, N.Y.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed