CPSC recall 05-275, announced September 21, 2005, covers PMI Stanley thermos bottles (about 45,000 units). The handle on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to fail and release organic, non-toxic charcoal powder insulation into the air. The notice cites 654 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact PMI for a free replacement thermos bottle. Recall contact: call (800) 919-6330, or go to www.Stanley-pmi.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recall involves the brushed stainless steel and the green 1-liter and 2-quart bottles, and the 24-oz. wide mouth food jar. The recalled thermos bottles have only two spot welds per handle bracket and contain any of the following date code numbers: C 02, D 02, or A 03 The date code is located on the bottom of the bottles just above the "S" and "Y" on the word "STANLEY."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The handle on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to fail and release organic, non-toxic charcoal powder insulation into the air. This can cause consumers to suffer short-term vision problems and temporary breathing problems when they inhale the powder.
Incidents and injuries
PMI has received 654 reports of handles breaking and non-toxic charcoal powder insulation releasing into the air. The firm has received 23 reports of consumers who had difficulty breathing or seeing and, in some cases, began vomiting and coughing. More than 60 of the incidents occurred in trucks or cars, creating the potential for impaired vision. There have been 446 reports of property damage.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact PMI for a free replacement thermos bottle. PMI will provide all shipping charges for returned bottles.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- PMI
- Manufacturer
- PMI, of Seattle, Wash.
- Product type
- Vacuum cleaners
- Recall number
- 05-275
- Units
- About 45,000
- Manufactured in
- South Korea, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target and other discount department stores nationwide, from October 2002 through February 2003, for about $25.
Stanley thermos bottles
CPSC product type: Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
Recall contact information
Contact PMI at (800) 919-6330 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Stanley-pmi.com
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