GSI Outdoors Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Standard; Sold Exclusively at L.L.Bean
Recall 16227 · Jul 19, 2016 · GSI Outdoors
6,700
units affected
6,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16227
- Date
- Jul 19, 2016
- Company
- GSI Outdoors
- Units affected
- 6,700
- Product
- Kids' insulated water bottles
- Product type
- Baby Bottles and Cups
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- 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
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled kids' insulated water bottles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund.
What is the 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.
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.