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

  • Pulsera de actividad "Step-iT” azul
  • Pulsera de actividad "Step-iT” amarilla
  • Pulsera de actividad "Step-iT” naranja
  • Pulsera de actividad "Step-iT” rosa
  • Pulsera de actividad "Step-iT” verde
  • Pulsera de actividad "Step-iT” morada
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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