Contigo · Recalled
Contigo Recalls 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard
The water bottle's clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
- Units
- About 5.7 million (In addition, about 157,000 were sold in Canada and about 28,000 sold in Mexico)
- Reports
- 149
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $9–$24
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves Contigo Kids Cleanable water bottles. The base and cover of the clear silicon spout will always be BLACK. Only black color spout base and spout cover models are included in this recall. Contigo is printed on the rim and along the front near the bottom of the bottle. The water bottles come in three sizes (13-ounce, 14-ounce and 20-ounce) and four bottle colors (solid color, graphics, stainless steel and stainless steel solid colors). The water bottles were sold individually as well as in two-packs and three-packs.
The file
- Sold at
- Costco, Walmart, Target and other stores nationwide and online on various websites from April 2018 through June 2019 for between $9 and $24.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Contigo USA, of Chicago, Ill.
Incident log
Contigo has received 149 reports of the spout detaching including 18 spouts found in children's mouths.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and contact Contigo for inspection instructions and a free replacement lid.
Contigo toll-free at 888-262-0622 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.gocontigo.com/recall or www.gocontigo.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
