Recalls

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


Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015

  • Generic watches in multiple colors and designs
    Generic watches in multiple colors and designs

Recall Summary

Name of product:  MZB Children’s “Light Up” Watches

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.

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

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

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.

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

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

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

Importer(s):  MZB, of Long Island City, N.Y.

Manufactured in: China

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to help ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.

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