Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-12-13). Hazards: lead. About 6,650 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07053 |
| Published | 2006-12-13 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Carafes/Jars |
| Products | Gemco® Lemonade Jars |
| Firm named in the title | Lifetime Brands Inc. |
| Firms | Lifetime Brands Inc., of Westbury, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 6,650 |
| Hazard classes | lead |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Retailers nationwide from April 2004 through November 2006 for about $16. |
Description
The recalled product is the Gemco® Lemonade Jar. The product is a six-sided glass jar with a round glass lid and a metal spigot at the bottom of the jar. The jar has a yellow and green label on the front that reads "Lemonade Jar" with a picture of two lemons. There is a sticker on the bottom that reads "imported by Gemco, Div. Lifetime Hoan Corp. Westbury, N.Y. 11590 Made in China."
Hazard
The metal spigot contains lead and is in direct contact with the contents of the lemonade jar. Lemonade and other beverages can cause the lead to leach from the spigot. Long-term exposure to lead in children may be associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lemonade jars immediately and return the spigot pieces to Lifetime Brands, Inc. for a full refund. Consumers should wash hands after handling the spigot.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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