CPSC, Almar Sales Co. Announce Recall of Children's Watches
CPSC recall 05244 · announced August 17, 2005 · Almar Sales Co · 50,400 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Exclusively at Dollar General Stores nationwide, from March 2005 through July 2005, for about $2.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Almar Sales at (800) 251-2522 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.