Downeast Concepts Inc. Water Bottles recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Downeast Concepts Inc. Water Bottles recalled?
Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact: 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 [email protected]
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
- Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles
- Company
- Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
- Quantity
- About 18,000
- Sold at
- Major retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide from February 2006 through February 2008 for about $8.
- Recall date
- March 25, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.