CPSCGeneral Alert
Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure Hazard
Published: December 13, 2006Recall ID: 07053Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Gemco® Lemonade Jars
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Lifetime-Brands-Inc-Recalls-Lemonade-Jars-For-Lead-Exposure-Hazard |
| Title | Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/096bb8f966b14d42b44c047ad199ffa8.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Lemonade Jar |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Gemco® Lemonade Jars |
| Products › Type | Carafes/Jars |
| Products › Category I D | 1873 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,650 |
| Recall I D | 3502 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Lifetime Brands Inc., of Westbury, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Retailers nationwide from April 2004 through November 2006 for about $16. |
| Recall Date | 2006-12-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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." |
| Recall Number | 07053 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, consumers can contact Lifetime Brands Inc., at (888) 561-2269 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail at lemonadejar@lifetimebrands.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |