CPSC recall · Reported January 16, 2002
CPSC, Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Lunch Bottles
The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled The recalled Wide Mouth Lunch Bottles are 32-oz. stainless steel containers, with a black….
CPSC, Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Lunch Bottles was recalled and listed by the CPSC in January 16, 2002. Reason: The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consume…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bottles immediately and return them to any Eddie Bauer …. Verify recall #02085 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consume….
- None
- agency class
- 4K units
- affected scope
- January 16, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02085 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled Wide Mouth Lunch Bottles are 32-oz. stainless steel containers, with a black base and handle, a black carrying strap, and a two-piece lid (including a drinking cup). The insulated bottles have the words "Eddie Bauer" written on one side of the container (which is located 1 3/4 inches from the lower edge of the plastic collar), and a label that reads "Eddie Bauer Wide Mouth Lunch Bottle" on the other. On the bottom of the bottle, there is a sticker that reads "Made in China."
Reason for recall
The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these bottles immediately and return them to any Eddie Bauer store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02085 |
| Date reported | January 16, 2002 |
| Date initiated | January 16, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | 4,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these bottles immediately and return them to any Eddie Bauer store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (02085) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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