CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Backyard and Beyond brand water bottles with model numbers 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67742, 60442, 67744, 67746, 67748 and 60448 printed on the hang tag. The metal water bottles have a black plastic sip-top and were sold in green, pink or blue with assorted animal or insect graphics on the exterior.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com or e-mail the firm at productsafety@downeastconcepts.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Major retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide from February 2006 through February 2008 for about $8.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
08231
Product Information
Product Name
Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles
Product Type
Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
Number of Units
About 18,000
Distributed By
Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
Manufactured In
China