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Klean Kanteen Recalls Water Bottle Spouts Due to Choking Hazard
Recalled May 5, 2010 · CPSC recall 10218 · Klean Kanteen
Hazard
The water bottle spouts can break or crack, posing a choking hazard to children and adults.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Klean Kanteen to receive a free mailing envelope to return the water bottle spout and to receive a free replacement.
Units
About 1.2 million in the United States and 102,000 in Canada
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received six reports of incidents of the water bottle spouts breaking or cracking in children's mouths as they were drinking from the bottles. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The Sport Cap 2.0 water bottle spouts are made of black plastic and have an attachment loop. "Klean Kanteen" is stamped into the side of the cap.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Klean Kanteen to receive a free mailing envelope to return the water bottle spout and to receive a free replacement.
Contact
For additional information, contact Klean Kanteen toll-free at (877) 546-9063 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.kleankanteen.com/safetynotice
Product
Sport Cap 2.0 water bottle spouts
Manufacturer(s)
Klean Kanteen Inc., of Chico, Calif.
Retailers
Outdoor sports stores, including LLBean, and grocery and specialty stores nationwide, and on the Web at www.llbean.com from April 2009 through April 2010 for $5 for the spout and between $15 and $28 when sold with a stainless steel water bottle.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →