McDonald's retira del mercado pulseras de actividad "Step-iT" debido a riesgo de irritación a la piel o quemaduras

Name of product:

“Step-iT” Activity Wristbands

Hazard:

The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.

Remedy:

Replace

Recall date:

August 23, 2016

Units:

About 29 million units in the U.S. (in addition, about 3.6 million units in Canada)

Consumer Contact:

McDonald’s at 800-244-6227 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT daily, or online at www.mcdonalds.com and click on “Safety Recall” for more information.

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

McDonald’s has received more than 70 reports of incidents, including seven reports of blisters, after wearing the wristbands.

Sold At:

Distributed exclusively by McDonald’s restaurants nationwide from August 9, 2016 to August 17, 2016 with Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals.

Distributor(s):

McDonald’s Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill.

Manufactured In:

China

Recall number:

16-247

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