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Product recall · CPSCOctober 4, 2007Highest risk
Sports Authority Aluminum Water Bottles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Sports Authority at (800) 360-8721 any time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsauthority.com
The product
This recall involves the Alpine Design aluminum water bottles sold at Sports Authority. The water bottles are sold in different colors and measure between six and 10 ½ inches tall. The water bottles are silver, blue, red, blue with pink flowers, red with the depiction of a mouse, or blue with the depiction of a zebra. "Alpine Design" is painted on the water bottle.
Details
- Units affected
- About 11,200
- Recall date
- October 4, 2007
- Brand
- Sports Authority, of Englewood, Colo.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for between $5 and $8.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Sports Authority Recalls Aluminum Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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