CPSC recall 10-218, announced May 5, 2010, covers Klean Kanteen Sport Cap 2.0 water bottle spouts (about 1.2 million units). The water bottle spouts can break or crack, posing a choking hazard to children and adults. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Klean Kanteen to receive a free mailing envelope to return the water bottle spout and to receive a free replacement. Recall contact: call (877) 546-9063, or go to www.kleankanteen.com/safetynotice.
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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?
The Sport Cap 2.0 water bottle spouts are made of black plastic and have an attachment loop. "Klean Kanteen" is stamped into the side of the cap.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The water bottle spouts can break or crack, posing a choking hazard to children and adults.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received six reports of incidents of the water bottle spouts breaking or cracking in children's mouths as they were drinking from the bottles. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Klean Kanteen to receive a free mailing envelope to return the water bottle spout and to receive a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Klean Kanteen
- Manufacturer
- Klean Kanteen Inc., of Chico, Calif.
- Recall number
- 10-218
- Units
- About 1.2 million in the United States and 102,000 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Outdoor sports stores, including LLBean, and grocery and specialty stores nationwide, and on the Web at www.llbean.com from April 2009 through April 2010 for $5 for the spout and between $15 and $28 when sold with a stainless steel water bottle.
Sport Cap 2.0 water bottle spouts
CPSC product type: Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Klean Kanteen toll-free at (877) 546-9063 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.kleankanteen.com/safetynotice
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