Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure Hazard
Recall 07053 · Dec 13, 2006 · Lifetime Brands Inc.
6,650
units affected
6,650
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07053
- Date
- Dec 13, 2006
- Company
- Lifetime Brands Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,650
- Product
- Gemco® Lemonade Jars
- Product type
- Carafes/Jars
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled product is the Gemco® Lemonade Jar. The product is a six-sided glass jar with a round glass lid and a metal spigot at the bottom of the jar. The jar has a yellow and green label on the front that reads "Lemonade Jar" with a picture of two lemons. There is a sticker on the bottom that reads "imported by Gemco, Div. Lifetime Hoan Corp. Westbury, N.Y. 11590 Made in China."
What can happen
The metal spigot contains lead and is in direct contact with the contents of the lemonade jar. Lemonade and other beverages can cause the lead to leach from the spigot. Long-term exposure to lead in children may be associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these lemonade jars immediately and return the spigot pieces to Lifetime Brands, Inc. for a full refund. Consumers should wash hands after handling the spigot.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide from April 2004 through November 2006 for about $16.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gemco® lemonade jars?
Consumers should stop using these lemonade jars immediately and return the spigot pieces to Lifetime Brands, Inc. for a full refund. Consumers should wash hands after handling the spigot.
What is the hazard?
The metal spigot contains lead and is in direct contact with the contents of the lemonade jar. Lemonade and other beverages can cause the lead to leach from the spigot. Long-term exposure to lead in children may be associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
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.