McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns

Active Recall Announced August 23, 2016 CPSC #16247

Quick answer

McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns is CPSC recall #16247, announced on August 23, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is 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.. Affected brand: McDonald's Corp..

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

McDonald's Corp.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

August 23, 2016

Categories

Exercise

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16247?

CPSC recall #16247 covers McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 23, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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."

What is the remedy for recall #16247?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16247 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/McDonalds-Recalls-Step-iT-Activity-Wristbands. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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