CPSC recall · Reported August 19, 2014
BRITA Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard
The lid can break into pieces with sharp points, posing a laceration hazard
The CPSC recalled The four recalled children's water bottles have popular cartoon characters on a hard-side….
BRITA Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 19, 2014. Reason: The lid can break into pieces with sharp points, posing a laceration hazard. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles and contact Brita to r…. Verify recall #14257 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The lid can break into pieces with sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.
- None
- agency class
- August 19, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14257 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, 5 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.
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Product description
The four recalled children's water bottles have popular cartoon characters on a hard-sided plastic bottle. Characters and bottle colors include Dora the Explorer®, violet; Hello Kitty®, pink; SpongeBob Square Pants®, blue; and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®, green. The bottles stand 6 inches tall, hold 15 ounces of liquid, have white lids that screw off and have fold-up straws and filters that sit inside the straw below the lid. Each bottle bears a Brita logo and features the image of a popular children's cartoon character. The removable plastic wrap on the bottle at time of purchase has the model number BB07 and the following UPC codes: 60258-35883 on the Dora the Explorer, 60258-35914 on the Hello Kitty, 60258-35880 on the SpongeBob Square Pants and 60258-35882 on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Reason for recall
The lid can break into pieces with sharp points, posing a laceration hazard
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles and contact Brita to receive a postage-paid shipping package to return the bottles 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 | 14257 |
| Date reported | August 19, 2014 |
| Date initiated | August 19, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 242,500 |
| 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 stop using the recalled water bottles and contact Brita to receive a postage-paid shipping package t…
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- 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
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