Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled March 25, 2008 · CPSC recall 08231 · Downeast Concepts

Hazard

Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.

Units

About 18,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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]

Product

Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles

Distributed by

Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine

Retailers

Major retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide from February 2006 through February 2008 for about $8.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →