Downeast Concepts Inc. · Recalled
Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 18,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Major retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide from February 2006 through February 2008 for about $8.
- Product type
- Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
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
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 MAR 25 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.