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McDonald’s Recalls “Step-iT” Activity Wristbands Due to Risk of Skin Irritation or Burns

Date: August 23, 2016
Company: McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Replace

Affected Products

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."

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill.

McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Ill. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report