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CPSC, Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Announce Recall of Stanley Vacuum ...

Published: September 21, 2005Recall ID: 05275Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The handle on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to fail and release organic, non-toxic charcoal powder insulation into the air. This can cause consumers to suffer short-term vision problems and temporary breathing problems when they inhale the powder.

Product Description & Identification

The recall involves the brushed stainless steel and the green 1-liter and 2-quart bottles, and the 24-oz. wide mouth food jar. The recalled thermos bottles have only two spot welds per handle bracket and contain any of the following date code numbers: C 02, D 02, or A 03 The date code is located on the bottom of the bottles just above the "S" and "Y" on the word "STANLEY."

Affected Products

Stanley thermos bottles

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Pacific-Market-International-LLC-PMI-Announce-Recall-of-Stanley-Vacuum-Bottles
TitleCPSC, Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Announce Recall of Stanley Vacuum Bottles
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/036bea2aa8134b65aa28f1ec68bce89c.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionRecalled Vacuum Bottles
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Images › 2 › CaptionVacuum Bottle Bottom
Hazards › NameThe handle on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to fail and release organic, non-toxic charcoal powder insulation into the air. This can cause consumers to suffer short-term vision problems and temporary breathing problems when they inhale the powder.
Injuries › NamePMI has received 654 reports of handles breaking and non-toxic charcoal powder insulation releasing into the air. The firm has received 23 reports of consumers who had difficulty breathing or seeing and, in some cases, began vomiting and coughing. More than 60 of the incidents occurred in trucks or cars, creating the potential for impaired vision. There have been 446 reports of property damage.
Products › NameStanley thermos bottles
Products › TypeBottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
Products › Category I D1860
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 45,000
Recall I D3020
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the product and contact PMI for a free replacement thermos bottle. PMI will provide all shipping charges for returned bottles.
Retailers › NameWal-Mart, Kmart, Target and other discount department stores nationwide, from October 2002 through February 2003, for about $25.
Recall Date2005-09-21T00:00:00
DescriptionThe recall involves the brushed stainless steel and the green 1-liter and 2-quart bottles, and the 24-oz. wide mouth food jar. The recalled thermos bottles have only two spot welds per handle bracket and contain any of the following date code numbers: C 02, D 02, or A 03 The date code is located on the bottom of the bottles just above the "S" and "Y" on the word "STANLEY."
Recall Number05275
Manufacturers › NamePMI, of Seattle, Wash.
Consumer ContactContact PMI at (800) 919-6330 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Stanley-pmi.com
Last Publish Date2024-11-07T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › 1 › CountrySouth Korea
Manufacturer Countries › 2 › CountryChina

Overview

  • Recalling FirmPMI, of Seattle, Wash.
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