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

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

Recall #: 08231
Affected scope: About 18,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine recalled Backyard and Beyond brand water bottles with model numbers 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67….

Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled by Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine in March 25, 2008. Reason: Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and retur…. Verify recall #08231 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine issued this CPSC recall-Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint ….

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agency class: March 25, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08231 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08231
Date reported	March 25, 2008
Date initiated	March 25, 2008
Recalling firm	Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
Affected scope	About 18,000
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 immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 25, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08231.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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