Lifetime Brands Inc. · Recalled
Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure 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.
- Units
- About 6,650
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $16
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide from April 2004 through November 2006 for about $16.
- Product type
- Carafes/Jars
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Lifetime Brands Inc., of Westbury, N.Y.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 13 2006; last revised MAY 23 2014.