CPSCGeneral Alert
Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Stan...
Published: March 25, 2008Recall ID: 08231Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
Backyard and Beyond brand water bottles with model numbers 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67742, 60442, 67744, 67746, 67748 and 60448 printed on the hang tag. The metal water bottles have a black plastic sip-top and were sold in green, pink or blue with assorted animal or insect graphics on the exterior.
Affected Products
Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Downeast-Concepts-Inc-Recalls-Water-Bottles-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/4c6274812e704e05be15734eee905c86.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Water Bottles |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles |
| Products › Type | Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos) |
| Products › Category I D | 1860 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,000 |
| Recall I D | 4258 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Major retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide from February 2006 through February 2008 for about $8. |
| Recall Date | 2008-03-25T00:00:00 |
| Description | Backyard and Beyond brand water bottles with model numbers 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67742, 60442, 67744, 67746, 67748 and 60448 printed on the hang tag. The metal water bottles have a black plastic sip-top and were sold in green, pink or blue with assorted animal or insect graphics on the exterior. |
| Distributors › Name | Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine |
| Recall Number | 08231 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com or e-mail the firm at productsafety@downeastconcepts.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |