The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16247·Announced 2016-08-23

McDonald's Recalls Step-iT Activity Wristbands Due to Skin Irritation Risk

McDonald's is recalling Step-iT activity wristbands because they can cause skin irritation or burns. Consumers should remove the bands from children and return them for a free replacement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (skin irritation/burns) where injury has been reported (blisters), but the source does not indicate FDA Class I classification, hospitalizations, or fatalities, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

McDonald's is recalling approximately 29 million "Step-iT" activity wristbands sold in the United States and about 3.6 million units in Canada. The recall involves two styles of wristbands: the "Activity Counter" and the motion-activated "Light-up Band." These products were distributed exclusively by McDonald's restaurants nationwide from August 9, 2016, to August 17, 2016, with Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals. The wristbands were manufactured in China.

The recall was issued because the wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children. McDonald's has received more than 70 reports of incidents, including seven reports of blisters, after wearing the wristbands.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled wristbands from children and return them to any McDonald's restaurant for a free replacement toy and either a yogurt tube or a bag of apple slices. For more information, consumers can contact McDonald's at 800-244-6227 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT daily or visit www.mcdonalds.com and click on "Safety Recall."

The recalled product

Product
Step-iT Activity Wristbands
Category
Consumer Product — Toys / Novelty Items
Hazard
Affected units
29

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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