CPSC recall 19-186, announced August 27, 2019, covers Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles (about 5.7 million units). The water bottle's clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. The notice cites 149 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and contact Contigo for inspection instructions and a free replacement lid. Recall contact: call 888-262-0622, or go to www.gocontigo.com/recall.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Contigo Kids Cleanable water bottles. The base and cover of the clear silicon spout will always be BLACK. Only black color spout base and spout cover models are included in this recall. Contigo is printed on the rim and along the front near the bottom of the bottle. The water bottles come in three sizes (13-ounce, 14-ounce and 20-ounce) and four bottle colors (solid color, graphics, stainless steel and stainless steel solid colors). The water bottles were sold individually as well as in two-packs and three-packs.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The water bottle's clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Incidents and injuries
Contigo has received 149 reports of the spout detaching including 18 spouts found in children's mouths.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and contact Contigo for inspection instructions and a free replacement lid.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Contigo
- Recall number
- 19-186
- Units
- About 5.7 million (In addition, about 157,000 were sold in Canada and about 28,000 sold in Mexico)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Costco, Walmart, Target and other stores nationwide and online on various websites from April 2018 through June 2019 for between $9 and $24.
- Importer
- Contigo USA, of Chicago, Ill.
Recall contact information
Contigo toll-free at 888-262-0622 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.gocontigo.com/recall or www.gocontigo.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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