CPSC recall · Reported April 19, 2018
Base Brands Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Recall Alert)
The pink paint on the outside of the bear water bottle contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cau…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Base Brands children's Reduce Hydro Pro Furry Friends water bottles.….
Base Brands Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (Recall Alert) was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 19, 2018. Reason: The pink paint on the outside of the bear water bottle contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead p…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from c…. Verify recall #18738 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The pink paint on the outside of the bear water bottle contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead p….
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- agency class
- April 19, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18738 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 Base Brands children's Reduce Hydro Pro Furry Friends water bottles. The stainless steel insulated, 14 ounce water bottles were sold in a pack of two bottles: a pink bottle with a character of a bear face and a gray bottle with the character of a lamb head. The recalled water bottles have a removable lid gasket and a rubber carry strap. Reduce, www.reduceeveryday.com, and 14oz/0.41L are printed on the blue or pink underside of the bottle.
Reason for recall
The pink paint on the outside of the bear water bottle contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint standard. 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, take them away from children and return them to any Costco store for a full refund. Costco and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers who purchased a water bottle via Amazon should contact Base Brands for a free replacement water bottle, including shipping, or a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18738 |
| Date reported | April 19, 2018 |
| Date initiated | April 19, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 2,000 |
| 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 stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and return them to any Costco st…
- Check the recall number (18738) 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
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