humangear Recalls Bottle Caps Due to Burn Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hold hot liquids.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
humangear capCAP bottle caps
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/humangear-Recalls-Bottle-Caps |
| Title | humangear Recalls Bottle Caps Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Photo 2 capCAP water bottle cap packaging.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | capCAP water bottle cap |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Photo 1 capCAP water bottle cap.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | capCAP water bottle cap packaging |
| Hazards › Name | The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hold hot liquids. |
| Injuries › Name | humangear has received 1 report of liquid leakage. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | humangear capCAP bottle caps |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 61,000 (in addition, about 360 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 8016 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Dicks Sporting Goods, REI, SCHEELS and other sporting goods stores nationwide from November 2016 through February 2017 for between $7 and $8. |
| Recall Date | 2017-03-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 17124 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/62824r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | humangear at 800-604-1926 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email capcap@humangear.com or online at www.humangear.com and click on "RECALL INFORMATION" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2017-03-30T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |