McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7832.
This recall involves "Step-iT" activity wristbands, which come in two styles-"Activity Counter" and a motion-activated "Light-up Band." The Activity Counter comes in translucent plastic orange, blue or green and features a digital screen that tracks a child's steps or other movement. The Light-up Band comes in translucent plastic red, purple, or orange and blinks light with the child's movement. Both styles of activity wristbands have a square face with the words "STEP-iT" printed on them and a button to depress and activate the wristband. The back of the square face contains the etched words "Made for McDonald's."
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7832.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Distributed Exclusively By Mcdonald's Restaurants Nationwide From August 9, 2016 To August 17, 2016 With Happy Meals And Mighty Kids Meals. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-7832.
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.
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Distributed Exclusively By Mcdonald's Restaurants Nationwide From August 9, 2016 To August 17, 2016 With Happy Meals And Mighty Kids Meals. Recall FAQ
Distributed Exclusively By Mcdonald's Restaurants Nationwide From August 9, 2016 To August 17, 2016 With Happy Meals And Mighty Kids Meals. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns. The notice was published on August 23, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 29 units are potentially affected.