McDonald’s · Recalled
McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns
The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.
- Units
- About 29 million units in the U.S. (in addition, about 3.6 million units in Canada)
- Reports
- 70
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- —
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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 file
- Sold at
- Distributed exclusively by McDonald's restaurants nationwide from August 9, 2016 to August 17, 2016 with Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals.
- Product type
- Exercise
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill.
Incident log
McDonald's has received more than 70 reports of incidents, including seven reports of blisters, after wearing the wristbands.
What the notice says to do
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.
McDonald's at 800-244-6227 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT daily, or online at www.mcdonalds.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
