CPSC Recall in 2011: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Children's Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-133

Date: February 15, 2011

Product Name: Children’s Light-up Watches

Recall Description:

This recall involves Buzz Lightyear, Tinker Bell and Lightning McQueen brand light-up watches. The Buzz Lightyear watch has a blue band with a blue outline on the face of the watch. The Tinker Bell watch has a purple band and purple crystals on the face of the watch. The Lightning McQueen watch has a red band and a red outline on the face of the watch. Each model watch is sold separately and is intended for children ages three years and older. All have a light up function that enables a child to press a button to illuminate colorful lights on the dial of the watch. A tracking code is engraved on the back of the watch, as well as printed on the back of the packaging. The tracking code is: K130-6377-7-10187.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 1,200

Incidents:

The firm has received six reports of children receiving skin irritation or burning sensations while wearing the watch.

Sold At:

DISNEYLAND® Resort stores in California, WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort stores in Florida, The Treasure Ketch and Cast Member shops on the Disney Cruise Ship, and Disney’s Earport Shop and The Magic of Disney Shop located at the Orlando International Airport in Florida from November 2010 through January 2011 for about $30.

Manufactured In:

China