CPSC recall · Reported March 30, 2017
humangear Recalls Bottle Caps Due to Burn Hazard
The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hold hot liquids.
humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif. recalled This recall involves humangear's capCAP accessory bottle cap. The capCAPs were sold in gr….
humangear Recalls Bottle Caps Due to Burn Hazard was recalled by humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif. in March 30, 2017. Reason: The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hol…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to rece…. Verify recall #17124 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hol….
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- March 30, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17124 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.
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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, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17124 |
| Date reported | March 30, 2017 |
| Date initiated | March 30, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 61,000 (in addition, about 360 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund.
- Check the recall number (17124) 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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