CPSC, Almar Sales Co. Announce Recall of Children's Watches
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-08-17). Hazards: laceration, ingestion. About 50,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05244 |
| Published | 2005-08-17 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-29 |
| Product category | Watches |
| Products | Water Watch |
| Firm named in the title | Almar Sales Co. |
| Firms | Almar Sales Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 50,400 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, ingestion |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Exclusively at Dollar General Stores nationwide, from March 2005 through July 2005, for about $2. |
Description
The watches are made of clear plastic with white snaps. The watch bands have clear glitter-filled liquid and colored liquid inside including pink, blue, red and yellow. The watch face is digital and measures about two inches in width. "Water Watch" and "Almar Sales Company" is printed on the original clear bubble packaging of the watches.
Hazard
The band on the watch contains liquid petroleum distillates. If punctured, the watch band could leak. Petroleum distillates could be harmful if ingested and cause irritation to the skin or eyes on contact.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these watches away from young children and return the watches to the store where purchased for a refund or contact the firm.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Almar Sales Co. have received one report of a 2-year-old child who ingested the petroleum distillate after biting into the watch band. The child suffered irritation of the mouth and throat.
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