MZB Recalls Children's Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
Recall 15207 · Aug 5, 2015 · Mzb
1,900,000
units affected
1,900,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15207
- Date
- Aug 5, 2015
- Company
- Mzb
- Units affected
- 1,900,000
- Product
- MZB Children's "Light Up" Watches
- Product type
- Watches
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled watches away from children and contact MZB for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 11 reports of skin irritations or chemical burns. Six of these consumers have required medical treatment.
- Sold at
- Kmart, Kohl's, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from October 2012 through June 2015 for between $5 and $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mzb children's "light up" watches?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled watches away from children and contact MZB for a refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.