Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 29 million units in the U.S. (in addition, about 3.6 milli units
Recall No. 16-247 Published August 23, 2016

Step-iT Activity Wristbands

The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children. sold at Distributed exclusively by McDonald's restaurants nationwide from August 9, 2016 to August 17, 2016 with Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals..

Activity wristband
What you are looking at

Activity wristband

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The recalled wristbands can cause skin irritation or burns to children.

70
Incident reports to the firm
0
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports

McDonald's has received more than 70 reports of incidents, including seven reports of blisters, after wearing the wristbands.

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

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.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 29 million units in the U.S. (in addition, about 3.6 milli
Made inChina
Sold atDistributed exclusively by McDonald's restaurants nationwide from August 9, 2016 to August 17, 2016 with Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals.

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-244-6227
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT daily
Recall page
www.mcdonalds.com

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