Reported Aug 5, 2015
MZB Recalls Children's Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
Mzb of Long Island City, N.Y.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled watches away from children and contact MZB for a refund.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- MZB Children's "Light Up" Watches
- Amount recalled
- About 1.9 million (in addition, 58,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Kmart, Kohl's, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from October 2012 through June 2015 for between $5 and $20..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 11 reports of skin irritations or chemical burns. Six of these consumers have required medical treatment.
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