Safety regulator, Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Lunch Bottles
Recall 02085 · Jan 16, 2002 · Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02085
- Date
- Jan 16, 2002
- Company
- Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- Eddie Bauer Wide Mouth Lunch Bottles
- Product type
- Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled Wide Mouth Lunch Bottles are 32-oz. stainless steel containers, with a black base and handle, a black carrying strap, and a two-piece lid (including a drinking cup). The insulated bottles have the words "Eddie Bauer" written on one side of the container (which is located 1 3/4 inches from the lower edge of the plastic collar), and a label that reads "Eddie Bauer Wide Mouth Lunch Bottle" on the other. On the bottom of the bottle, there is a sticker that reads "Made in China."
What can happen
The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these bottles immediately and return them to any Eddie Bauer store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Eddie Bauer has received four reports of the insulated bottles leaking, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Eddie Bauer outlet stores nationwide sold these insulated bottles, from September 2001 through November 2001, for about $24.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled eddie bauer wide mouth lunch bottles?
Consumers should stop using these bottles immediately and return them to any Eddie Bauer store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consumers.
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.