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humangear Recalls Bottle Caps Due to Burn Hazard

Reported: March 30, 2017 Initiated: March 30, 2017 #17124

Product Description

This recall involves humangear's capCAP accessory bottle cap. The capCAPs were sold in green/gray, blue/gray, black/gray and black/black color combinations for standard wide-mouth stainless steel bottles and in black/gray for glass mason jars. humangear is stamped on the top of the capCAP. Only caps with model numbers HG0501, HG0502, HG0505, HG0505-DSG and HG0515 printed above the UPC code on the package are included in the recall. The recalled capCAP has a silicone seal, a rubber coating on the large cap, and a tab/slot feature on the strap This recall only includes the newer version of capCAPs sold between November 2016 and February 2017.

Reason for Recall

The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hold hot liquids.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 61,000 (in addition, about 360 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/humangear-Recalls-Bottle-Caps

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves humangear's capCAP accessory bottle cap. The capCAPs were sold in green/gray, blue/gray, black/gray and black/black color combinations for standard wide-mouth stainless steel bottles and in black/gray for glass mason jars. humangear is stamped on the top of the capCAP. Only caps with model numbers HG0501, HG0502, HG0505, HG0505-DSG and HG0515 printed above the UPC code on the package are included in the recall. The recalled capCAP has a silicone seal, a rubber coating on the large cap, and a tab/slot feature on the strap This recall only includes the newer version of capCAPs sold between November 2016 and February 2017.. Recalled by humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif.. Units affected: About 61,000 (in addition, about 360 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hold hot liquids.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 30, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17124.

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