CPSC2018-04-19
Base Brands Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Recall Alert)
Base Brands LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard
The pink paint on the outside of the bear water bottle contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and return them to any Costco store for a full refund. Costco and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers who purchased a water bottle via Amazon should contact Base Brands for a free replacement water bottle, including shipping, or a full refund.
Sold at
Costco Wholesale stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2018 through February 2018 for about $13.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Reduce Hydro Pro water bottles
Consumer contact
Base Brands toll-free at 833-600-2887 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@basebrands.com or online at www.reduceeveryday.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Base-Brands-Recalls-Water-Bottles-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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