GSI Outdoors Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Standard; Sold Exclusively at L.L.Bean
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-07-19). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance. About 6,700 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16227 |
| Published | 2016-07-19 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-19 |
| Product category | Baby Bottles and Cups |
| Products | Kids' insulated water bottles |
| Firm named in the title | GSI Outdoors |
| Firms | GSI Outdoors, Inc., of Spokane, Wash. (importer); GSI Outdoors, Inc., of Spokane, Wash. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 6,700 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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 |
Description
This recall involves five styles of kids' insulated water bottles with printed graphics. The bottles are 13.5 ounces capacity with the following color prints: Dino Bones, Flower Power, Orange Grid camo, Purple Tie Dye Butterfly and Robo Shark. The item identification number 297684 is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the bottle. Also printed on the sticker are "PO#844" and "BB2D2-LLB-R45-0413."
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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