CPSC2005-09-21
CPSC, Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Announce Recall of Stanley Vacuum Bottles
PMI, of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard
The handle on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to fail and release organic, non-toxic charcoal powder insulation into the air. This can cause consumers to suffer short-term vision problems and temporary breathing problems when they inhale the powder.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact PMI for a free replacement thermos bottle. PMI will provide all shipping charges for returned bottles.
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target and other discount department stores nationwide, from October 2002 through February 2003, for about $25.
Affected count
About 45,000
Injuries reported
PMI has received 654 reports of handles breaking and non-toxic charcoal powder insulation releasing into the air. The firm has received 23 reports of consumers who had difficulty breathing or seeing and, in some cases, began vomiting and coughing. More than 60 of the incidents occurred in trucks or cars, creating the potential for impaired vision. There have been 446 reports of property damage.
Manufactured in
South Korea, China
Products
Stanley thermos bottles
Consumer contact
Contact PMI at (800) 919-6330 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Stanley-pmi.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Pacific-Market-International-LLC-PMI-Announce-Recall-of-Stanley-Vacuum-BottlesDon't want to check this manually?
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