CPSC Recall in 2016: McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns
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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.”
The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.
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McDonald’s has received more than 70 reports of incidents, including seven reports of blisters, after wearing the wristbands.
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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