CPSC recall 16-022, announced October 28, 2015, covers Amax Enterprises (HK) Avengers and Darth Vader Themed Water Bottles (about 15,200 units). The gray paint on the metal portion of the water bottle can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles from children and return them to the nearest Pottery Barn Kids store or contact the firm's toll-free number for free shipping information. Recall contact: call 844-421-8062, or go to www.potterybarnkids.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.
SKU number 7939721 (Avengers) or 7939721 (Darth Vader) is printed on the price sticker affixed to the bottom of the bottle, along with one of the following date codes: 12/2013, 8/2014 or 12/2014.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Avengers and Darth Vader themed stainless steel water bottles with images of Thor, The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man on one and an image of Darth Vader and the Death Star on the other style. The water bottles are gray with a blue or black plastic top, a vacuum-valve stopper and are 5 ½ inches tall by 2 ¾ inches in diameter. SKU number 7939721 (Avengers) or 7939721 (Darth Vader) is printed on the price sticker affixed to the bottom of the bottle, along with one of the following date codes: 12/2013, 8/2014 or 12/2014. A tracking label imprinted on the underside of the bottle contains the date code printed along with the words, "Pottery Barn Kids," "LOT 1, BATCH 1" and "JINHUA, CHINA."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The gray paint on the metal portion of the water bottle can contain 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 from children and return them to the nearest Pottery Barn Kids store or contact the firm's toll-free number for free shipping information. Consumers will have the option of a full refund or replacement water bottle, plus a $20 Pottery Barn Kids gift card.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Amax Enterprises (HK)
- Manufacturer
- Amax Enterprises (HK) Limited, of China
- Recall number
- 16-022
- Units
- About 15,200 (in addition, 430 units were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Outlet stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn Kids catalog and online at www.potterybarnkids.com from June 2014 through September 2015 for about $16.
- Importer
- Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Avengers and Darth Vader Themed Water Bottles
CPSC product type: Nonglass Bottles or Jars
Recall contact information
Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at 844-421-8062 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily, or online at www.potterybarnkids.com and click on Safety Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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