CPSCGeneral Alert
McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation ...
Published: August 23, 2016Recall ID: 16247Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Step-iT Activity Wristbands
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/McDonalds-Recalls-Step-iT-Activity-Wristbands |
| Title | McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/CR003106_b03_CMYK_Simp800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Activity wristband |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/CR003106_g06_CMYK_Simp800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Activity wristband |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/CR003106_e08_CMYK_Simp800.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Activity wristband |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/CR003106_f06_CMYK_Simp800.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Activity wristband |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/CR003106_d05_CMYK_Simp800.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Activity wristband |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/CR003106_c04_CMYK_Simp800.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Activity wristband |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children. |
| Injuries › Name | McDonald's has received more than 70 reports of incidents, including seven reports of blisters, after wearing the wristbands. |
| Products › Name | Step-iT Activity Wristbands |
| Products › Type | Exercise |
| Products › Category I D | 68363 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 29 million units in the U.S. (in addition, about 3.6 million units in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 7832 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Distributed exclusively by McDonald's restaurants nationwide from August 9, 2016 to August 17, 2016 with Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals. |
| Recall Date | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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." |
| Distributors › Name | McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 16247 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/59920r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-08-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |