Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-03-25). Hazards: lead, non compliance. Models: 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67742, 60442…. About 18,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08231 |
| Published | 2008-03-25 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos) |
| Products | Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles |
| Firm named in the title | Downeast Concepts Inc. |
| Firms | Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 18,000 |
| Model numbers | 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67742, 60442, 67744, 67746, 67748, 60448 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Major retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide from February 2006 through February 2008 for about $8. |
Description
Backyard and Beyond brand water bottles with model numbers 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67742, 60442, 67744, 67746, 67748 and 60448 printed on the hang tag. The metal water bottles have a black plastic sip-top and were sold in green, pink or blue with assorted animal or insect graphics on the exterior.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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