MZB Recalls Children's Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
USMZB Recalls Children's Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The case-back of the watch can detach and expose the interior to water, posing a risk of skin irritation, redness, rashes or chemical burns.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 303 styles of "Light Up" watches that are identified by style number. A complete list of the serial numbers is listed on the firm's website http://www.regcen.com. The watches have a flexible plastic wristband sold in multiple colors including pink, pink with white snowflakes, green, blue and navy blue. "MZB" and the style number are printed on the case-back of the watches.
Affected Products
MZB Children's "Light Up" Watches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/MZB-Recalls-Childrens-Watches |
| Title | MZB Recalls Children's Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15207.GenericWatches.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Generic watches in multiple colors and designs |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15207.BackOfWatch.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Back of watch |
| Hazards › Name | The case-back of the watch can detach and expose the interior to water, posing a risk of skin irritation, redness, rashes or chemical burns. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 11 reports of skin irritations or chemical burns. Six of these consumers have required medical treatment. |
| Products › Name | MZB Children's "Light Up" Watches |
| Products › Type | Watches |
| Products › Category I D | 2228 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1.9 million (in addition, 58,000 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6468 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled watches away from children and contact MZB for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | MZB, of Long Island City, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Kmart, Kohl's, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from October 2012 through June 2015 for between $5 and $20. |
| Recall Date | 2015-08-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 303 styles of "Light Up" watches that are identified by style number. A complete list of the serial numbers is listed on the firm's website http://www.regcen.com. The watches have a flexible plastic wristband sold in multiple colors including pink, pink with white snowflakes, green, blue and navy blue. "MZB" and the style number are printed on the case-back of the watches. |
| Recall Number | 15207 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54404r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | MZB toll free at (888) 770-7085 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mzb.com and click on Product Safety Notice tab at the top of the homepage for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-08-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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