Sports Authority Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles

Description: Sports Authority Recalls Aluminum Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2007 Release #08-011 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 360-8721 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Sports Authority Recalls Aluminum Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles Units: About 11,200 Importer: Sports Authority, of Englewood, Colo. Hazard: The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: 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. Sold at: Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for between $5 and $8. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund. 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 [Learn More]