humangear Recalls Bottle Caps Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 17124 · Mar 30, 2017 · humangear
61,000
units affected
61,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17124
- Date
- Mar 30, 2017
- Company
- humangear
- Units affected
- 61,000
- Product
- humangear capCAP bottle caps
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves humangear's capCAP accessory bottle cap. The capCAPs were sold in green/gray, blue/gray, black/gray and black/black color combinations for standard wide-mouth stainless steel bottles and in black/gray for glass mason jars. humangear is stamped on the top of the capCAP. Only caps with model numbers HG0501, HG0502, HG0505, HG0505-DSG and HG0515 printed above the UPC code on the package are included in the recall. The recalled capCAP has a silicone seal, a rubber coating on the large cap, and a tab/slot feature on the strap This recall only includes the newer version of capCAPs sold between November 2016 and February 2017.
What can happen
The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hold hot liquids.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- humangear has received 1 report of liquid leakage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Dicks Sporting Goods, REI, SCHEELS and other sporting goods stores nationwide from November 2016 through February 2017 for between $7 and $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled humangear capcap bottle caps?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hold hot liquids.
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.