CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The handle on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to fail and release organic, non-toxic charcoal powder insulation into the air. This can cause consumers to suffer short-term vision problems and temporary breathing problems when they inhale the powder.
CPSC, Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Announce Recall of Stanley Vacuum Bottles
The recall involves the brushed stainless steel and the green 1-liter and 2-quart bottles, and the 24-oz. wide mouth food jar. The recalled thermos bottles have only two spot welds per handle bracket and contain any of the following date code numbers: C 02, D 02, or A 03 The date code is located on the bottom of the bottles just above the "S" and "Y" on the word "STANLEY."
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact PMI for a free replacement thermos bottle. PMI will provide all shipping charges for returned bottles.
Contact Information
Contact PMI at (800) 919-6330 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Stanley-pmi.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target and other discount department stores nationwide, from October 2002 through February 2003, for about $25.
Injuries
PMI has received 654 reports of handles breaking and non-toxic charcoal powder insulation releasing into the air. The firm has received 23 reports of consumers who had difficulty breathing or seeing and, in some cases, began vomiting and coughing. More th
Manufacturer
PMI, of Seattle, Wash.
Recall Number
05275
Product Information
Product Name
Stanley thermos bottles
Product Type
Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
Number of Units
About 45,000
Manufacturer Name
PMI, of Seattle, Wash.
Manufactured In
China