CPSC recall 08-231, announced March 25, 2008, covers Downeast Concepts Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles (about 18,000 units). Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 343-2424, go to www.backyard-beyond.com, or email productsafety@downeastconcepts.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?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Downeast Concepts
- Recall number
- 08-231
- Units
- About 18,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Major retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide from February 2006 through February 2008 for about $8.
- Distributor
- Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles
CPSC product type: Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
Recall contact information
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
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