CPSCOctober 4, 2007

Sports Authority Aluminum Water Bottles recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Sports Authority Recalls Aluminum Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Sports Authority Aluminum Water Bottles recalled?

The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Sports Authority at (800) 360-8721 any time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsauthority.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles
Company
Sports Authority, of Englewood, Colo.
Quantity
About 11,200
Sold at
Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for between $5 and $8.
Recall date
October 4, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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