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Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure Hazard

Reported: December 13, 2006 Initiated: December 13, 2006 #07053

Product Description

The recalled product is the Gemco® Lemonade Jar. The product is a six-sided glass jar with a round glass lid and a metal spigot at the bottom of the jar. The jar has a yellow and green label on the front that reads "Lemonade Jar" with a picture of two lemons. There is a sticker on the bottom that reads "imported by Gemco, Div. Lifetime Hoan Corp. Westbury, N.Y. 11590 Made in China."

Reason for Recall

The metal spigot contains lead and is in direct contact with the contents of the lemonade jar. Lemonade and other beverages can cause the lead to leach from the spigot. Long-term exposure to lead in children may be associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these lemonade jars immediately and return the spigot pieces to Lifetime Brands, Inc. for a full refund. Consumers should wash hands after handling the spigot.

Details

Units Affected
About 6,650
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Lifetime-Brands-Inc-Recalls-Lemonade-Jars-For-Lead-Exposure-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recalled product is the Gemco® Lemonade Jar. The product is a six-sided glass jar with a round glass lid and a metal spigot at the bottom of the jar. The jar has a yellow and green label on the front that reads "Lemonade Jar" with a picture of two lemons. There is a sticker on the bottom that reads "imported by Gemco, Div. Lifetime Hoan Corp. Westbury, N.Y. 11590 Made in China.". Units affected: About 6,650.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The metal spigot contains lead and is in direct contact with the contents of the lemonade jar. Lemonade and other beverages can cause the lead to leach from the spigot. Long-term exposure to lead in children may be associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using these lemonade jars immediately and return the spigot pieces to Lifetime Brands, Inc. for a full refund. Consumers should wash hands after handling the spigot.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 13, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07053.

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