CPSC2008-03-25
Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
Hazard
Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Sold at
Major retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide from February 2006 through February 2008 for about $8.
Affected count
About 18,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com or e-mail the firm at productsafety@downeastconcepts.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Downeast-Concepts-Inc-Recalls-Water-Bottles-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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