Contigo Recalls 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 19186 · Aug 27, 2019 · Contigo
5,700,000
units affected
5,700,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19186
- Date
- Aug 27, 2019
- Company
- Contigo
- Units affected
- 5,700,000
- Product
- Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves Contigo Kids Cleanable water bottles. The base and cover of the clear silicon spout will always be BLACK. Only black color spout base and spout cover models are included in this recall. Contigo is printed on the rim and along the front near the bottom of the bottle. The water bottles come in three sizes (13-ounce, 14-ounce and 20-ounce) and four bottle colors (solid color, graphics, stainless steel and stainless steel solid colors). The water bottles were sold individually as well as in two-packs and three-packs.
What can happen
The water bottle's clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and contact Contigo for inspection instructions and a free replacement lid.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Contigo has received 149 reports of the spout detaching including 18 spouts found in children's mouths.
- Sold at
- Costco, Walmart, Target and other stores nationwide and online on various websites from April 2018 through June 2019 for between $9 and $24.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled contigo kids cleanable water bottles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and contact Contigo for inspection instructions and a free replacement lid.
What is the hazard?
The water bottle's clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.