Sports Authority Recalls Aluminum Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08011 · announced October 4, 2007 · Sports Authority · 11,200 units affected
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.
The hazard
The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for between $5 and $8.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Sports Authority at (800) 360-8721 any time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsauthority.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.