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CPSC: Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of
Lead Paint Standard
(M2 PressWIRE Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)
RDATE:25032008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles
Units: About 18,000
Distributor: Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine
Hazard: Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: 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.
Sold at: Major retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, mass
merchandise and drug stores nationwide from February 2006 through
February 2008 for about $8.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles
away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a
refund.
Consumer Contact: 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
To see this release on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08231.html
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $800 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure
the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools,
cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly
to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with
consumer products over the past 30 years.
CONTACT: CPSC, recall Hotline
Tel: +1 800 638 2772
Tel: +1 800 638 8270 (teletype)
CPSC, Media Contact
Tel: +1 301 504 7908
WWW: http://www.cpsc.gov
Downeast Concepts Inc, Hotline
Tel: +1 800 343 2424
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