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ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Food recall · Reported April 5, 2023

Stainless Steel Water Bottle The product comes in four sizes: 32 oz., 24 oz., 20 oz., and 13 oz.

Water bottle has a cup with a screw cap attached by a weld that has been found to leach lead.

Recall #
F-0685-2023
Affected scope
203,523 units
Initiated
February 17, 2023
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The recall

Bindle Bottle issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall — Water bottle has a cup with a screw cap attached by a weld that has been found to leach lead..

Moderate
severity level
204K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
April 5, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0685-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0685-2023) was formally reported on April 5, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 17, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Bindle Bottle is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Encinitas, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 203,523 units, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Water bottle has a cup with a screw cap attached by a weld that has been found to leach lead. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to customers directly via online sales and distributors nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food — 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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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

203,523 units

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Stainless Steel Water Bottle The product comes in four sizes: 32 oz., 24 oz., 20 oz., and 13 oz.

Reason for recall

Water bottle has a cup with a screw cap attached by a weld that has been found to leach lead.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0685-2023
Date reported April 5, 2023
Date initiated February 17, 2023
Recalling firm Bindle Bottle
Firm location Encinitas, CA
Affected scope 203,523 units
Distribution Distributed to customers directly via online sales and distributors nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

203,523 units units affected — multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units)
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Stainless Steel Water Bottle The product comes in four sizes: 32 oz., 24 oz., 20 oz., and 13 oz.. Recalled by Bindle Bottle. Units affected: 203,523 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Water bottle has a cup with a screw cap attached by a weld that has been found to leach lead.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on April 5, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0685-2023.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed to customers directly via online sales and distributors nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0685-2023) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported April 5, 2023.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records — no number is typed in by an editor. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.