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

WASHINGTON, March 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)

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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 productsafety@downeastconcepts.com.

Photo at www.cpsc.gov.

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 343-2424
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CONTACT: CPSC Media Contact, +1-301-504-7908

Web Site: http://www.backyard-beyond.com/
http://www.cpsc.gov/

2008-03-25 09:53:56 0319600 PRNEWSWIRE