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Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recall 08-231 · March 25, 2008 · Downeast Concepts

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

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

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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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