CPSC recall · Reported July 19, 2016
GSI Outdoors Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Standard; Sold Exclusively at L.L.Bean
The lead solder at the exterior base of the bottle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Gsi Outdoors, Inc., of Spokane, Wash. recalled This recall involves five styles of kids' insulated water bottles with printed graphics. ….
GSI Outdoors Recalls Children’s Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Standard; Sold Exc… was recalled by Gsi Outdoors, Inc., of Spokane, Wash. in July 19, 2016. Reason: The lead solder at the exterior base of the bottle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles and contact L.L.Bean f…. Verify recall #16227 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Gsi Outdoors, Inc., of Spokane, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The lead solder at the exterior base of the bottle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by….
- None
- agency class
- July 19, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16227 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
This recall involves five styles of kids' insulated water bottles with printed graphics. The bottles are 13.5 ounces capacity with the following color prints: Dino Bones, Flower Power, Orange Grid camo, Purple Tie Dye Butterfly and Robo Shark. The item identification number 297684 is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the bottle. Also printed on the sticker are "PO#844" and "BB2D2-LLB-R45-0413."
Reason for recall
The lead solder at the exterior base of the bottle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles and contact L.L.Bean 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 | 16227 |
| Date reported | July 19, 2016 |
| Date initiated | July 19, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Gsi Outdoors, Inc., of Spokane, Wash. |
| Affected scope | About 6,700 |
| 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 L.L.Bean for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (16227) 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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