The lead solder at the exterior base of the bottle contains high levels of lead
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GSI Outdoors of Spokane, Wash., is recalling about 6,700 kids’ insulated water bottles.
The lead solder at the exterior base of the bottle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health issues.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves five styles of kids’ insulated water bottles with printed graphics. The bottles are 13.5 ounces capacity with the following color prints: Dino Bones, Flower Power, Orange Grid camo, Purple Tie Dye Butterfly and Robo Shark.
The item identification number 297684 is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the bottle. Also printed on the sticker are “PO#844” and “BB2D2-LLB-R45-0413.”
The water bottles, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at L.L.Bean retail stores, online at www.llbean.com and in L.L.Bean catalogues from July 2015, through May 2016, for about $20.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund.
Consumers may contact L.L.Bean at 800-555-9717 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ((ET) daily or online at www.llbean.com and click on “Recall & Safety Info” for more information.