Walt Disney Parks recalls Buzz Lightyear, Tinker Bell and Lightning McQueen children's light-up watches due to nickel allergy risk. Contact for $40 refund if you own one.
Watch battery current interacting with nickel in the watch's stainless steel back can cause skin irritation and/or burning sensations to children who are allergic to nickel.
Walt Disney Parks is recalling three types of children's light-up watches because nickel in the watch's metal can cause skin irritation or burns in children with nickel allergies. Parents should stop letting kids use these watches and contact Disney for a refund.
The watch's stainless steel back contains nickel, which can cause skin irritation or burning sensations in children who are allergic to nickel. This happens when the watch battery interacts with the nickel metal.
Parents who bought Buzz Lightyear, Tinker Bell, or Lightning McQueen light-up watches for children ages three and older. Children with nickel allergies are at higher risk of skin irritation or burns.
Check for a blue band with blue outline (Buzz Lightyear), purple band with purple crystals (Tinker Bell), or red band with red outline (Lightning McQueen). All watches have a tracking code engraved on the back.
Immediately take the watch away from children to prevent skin irritation.
Reach out to Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for instructions on returning the watch for a $40 refund.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled watch away from children and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for instructions on returning the watch for a $40 refund.
No, these watches can cause skin irritation or burns in children with nickel allergies due to nickel in the stainless steel back.
Look for a blue band with blue outline (Buzz Lightyear), purple band with purple crystals (Tinker Bell), or red band with red outline (Lightning McQueen).
Yes, you can return the watch for a $40 refund by contacting Walt Disney Parks and Resorts.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 597 — Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Children's Light-up Watches Hello, I own a Children's Light-up Watches that is covered by recall 597 from Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately take the recalled watch away from children and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for instructions on returning the watch for a $40 refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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