CPSC recall 08-011, announced October 4, 2007, covers Sports Authority Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles (about 11,200 units). The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 360-8721, or go to www.sportsauthority.com.
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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?
This recall involves the Alpine Design aluminum water bottles sold at Sports Authority. The water bottles are sold in different colors and measure between six and 10 ½ inches tall. The water bottles are silver, blue, red, blue with pink flowers, red with the depiction of a mouse, or blue with the depiction of a zebra. "Alpine Design" is painted on the water bottle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Sports Authority
- Recall number
- 08-011
- Units
- About 11,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for between $5 and $8.
- Importer
- Sports Authority, of Englewood, Colo.
Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles
CPSC product type: Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Sports Authority at (800) 360-8721 any time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsauthority.com
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