Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Children's Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation
What's being recalled
Children's Light-up Watches
Units: About 1,200
This recall involves Buzz Lightyear, Tinker Bell and Lightning McQueen brand light-up watches. The Buzz Lightyear watch has a blue band with a blue outline on the face of the watch. The Tinker Bell watch has a purple band and purple crystals on the face of the watch. The Lightning McQueen watch has a red band and a red outline on the face of the watch. Each model watch is sold separately and is intended for children ages three years and older. All have a light up function that enables a child to press a button to illuminate colorful lights on the dial of the watch. A tracking code is engraved on the back of the watch, as well as printed on the back of the packaging. The tracking code is: K130-6377-7-10187.
The problem, in CPSC's words
Watch battery current interacting with nickel in the watch's stainless steel back can cause skin irritation and/or burning sensations to children who are allergic to nickel.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm has received six reports of children receiving skin irritation or burning sensations while wearing the watch.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled watch away from children and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts for instructions on returning the watch for a $40 refund.
How to contact the company
For additional information, contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts at (877) 560-6477 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.waltdisneyworld.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11133, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.