McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns
Recall 16247 · Aug 23, 2016 · McDonald’s
29,000,000
units affected
29,000,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16247
- Date
- Aug 23, 2016
- Company
- McDonald’s
- Units affected
- 29,000,000
- Product
- Step-iT Activity Wristbands
- Product type
- Exercise
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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."
What can happen
The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- McDonald's has received more than 70 reports of incidents, including seven reports of blisters, after wearing the wristbands.
- Sold at
- Distributed exclusively by McDonald's restaurants nationwide from August 9, 2016 to August 17, 2016 with Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled step-it activity wristbands?
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.
What is the hazard?
The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.