Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Avengers and Darth Vader Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-10-28). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 15,200 units in the US and 430 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16022 |
| Published | 2015-10-28 |
| Last updated | 2015-10-28 |
| Product category | Nonglass Bottles or Jars |
| Products | Avengers and Darth Vader Themed Water Bottles |
| Firm named in the title | Pottery Barn Kids |
| Firms | Amax Enterprises (HK) Limited, of China (manufacturer); Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 15,200 |
| Units (Canada) | 430 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Outlet stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn Kids catalog and online at www.potterybarnkids.com from June 2014 through September 2015 for about $16. |
Description
This recall involves Avengers and Darth Vader themed stainless steel water bottles with images of Thor, The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man on one and an image of Darth Vader and the Death Star on the other style. The water bottles are gray with a blue or black plastic top, a vacuum-valve stopper and are 5 ½ inches tall by 2 ¾ inches in diameter. SKU number 7939721 (Avengers) or 7939721 (Darth Vader) is printed on the price sticker affixed to the bottom of the bottle, along with one of the following date codes: 12/2013, 8/2014 or 12/2014. A tracking label imprinted on the underside of the bottle contains the date code printed along with the words, "Pottery Barn Kids," "LOT 1, BATCH 1" and "JINHUA, CHINA."
Hazard
The gray paint on the metal portion of the water bottle can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles from children and return them to the nearest Pottery Barn Kids store or contact the firm's toll-free number for free shipping information. Consumers will have the option of a full refund or replacement water bottle, plus a $20 Pottery Barn Kids gift card.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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