CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
CPSC, Almar Sales Co. Announce Recall of Children's Watches
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Almar Sales at (800) 251-2522 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
Sold At
Exclusively at Dollar General Stores nationwide, from March 2005 through July 2005, for about $2.
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.
Recall Number
05244
Product Information
Product Name
Water Watch
Product Type
Watches
Number of Units
About 50,400
Imported By
Almar Sales Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China