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MZB Recalls Children's Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation

U.S. CPSCBurnsChemicalSold on WalmartAug 5, 2015
Generic watches in multiple colors and designs
Generic watches in multiple colors and designs
Back of watch
Back of watch

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled watches away from children and contact MZB for a refund.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 11 reports of skin irritations or chemical burns. Six of these consumers have required medical treatment.

Product 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.

Sold on

Kmart, Kohl's, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from October 2012 through June 2015 for between $5 and $20.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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