Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-231 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 25, 2008
- Brand
- Downeast Concepts
- Category
- Candles and household goods
- Products
- Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles
- Hazard
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 18,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles · About 18,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Major retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide from February 2006 through February 2008 for about $8.; Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, Maine.
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
Recall history and context
Downeast Concepts appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Downeast Concepts recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles (About 18,000 units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.