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

Recalled August 5, 2015 · CPSC recall 15207 · MZB

Generic watches in multiple colors and designs

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

Refund

Units

About 1.9 million (in addition, 58,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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

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.

Product

MZB Children's "Light Up" Watches

Imported by

MZB, of Long Island City, N.Y.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →