CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Almar Sales Co. Announce Recall of Children's Watches

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-244

Date: August 16, 2005

Product Name: Water Watch

Recall Description:

The watches are made of clear plastic with white snaps. The watch bands have clear glitter-filled liquid and colored liquid inside including pink, blue, red and yellow. The watch face is digital and measures about two inches in width. "Water Watch" and "Almar Sales Company" is printed on the original clear bubble packaging of the watches.

Hazard Description:

The band on the watch contains liquid petroleum distillates. If punctured the watch band could leak. Petroleum distillates could be harmful if ingested and cause irritation to the skin or eyes on contact.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 50,400

Incidents:

CPSC and Almar Sales Co. have received one report of a 2-year-old child who ingested the petroleum distillate after biting into the watch band. The child suffered irritation of the mouth and throat.

Sold At:

Exclusively at Dollar General Stores nationwide from March 2005 through July 2005 for about $2.

Manufactured In:

China