Downeast Concepts Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles

Description: Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls 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 March 25, 2008 Release #08-231 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 343-2424 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls 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: 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 [email protected] [Learn More]