CPSC2016-07-19
GSI Outdoors Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Standard; Sold Exclusively at L.L.Bean
GSI Outdoors, Inc., of Spokane, Wash.
Hazard
The lead solder at the exterior base of the bottle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund.
Sold at
L.L.Bean retail stores, online at www.llbean.com and in L.L.Bean catalogues from July 2015 through May 2016 for about $20
Affected count
About 6,700
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Kids' insulated water bottles
Consumer contact
L.L.Bean at 800-555-9717 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET daily or online at www.llbean.com and click on "Recall & Safety Info" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/GSI-Outdoors-Recalls-Childrens-Water-BottlesDon't want to check this manually?
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