Popular brand of metallic drinking bottle recalled due to chemical hazard
A well-liked model of metallic consuming bottles, as soon as endorsed by Oprah Winfrey as one in every of her Favourite Things, is being recalled because of the presence of lead.
Health Canada is asking everybody to cease utilizing Bindle Bottles after the corporate issued a voluntary recall of its “sip and stash” water bottle attributable to a chemical hazard.
The bottles, that are bought in 4 sizes (32oz, 24oz, 20oz and 13oz) together with the 24oz bottle that’s a part of the Puppy Pack, could include extra quantities of lead on the small soldering dot within the backside storage compartment.
“This potentially poses an exposure risk to lead if unpackaged food is placed in the dry storage compartment,” the corporate stated in a press release.
A latest Consumer Reports check within the U.S. discovered lead ranges that have been over a thousand occasions the quantity allowed in lots of shopper merchandise.
Lead is very poisonous, particularly to kids. A spread of great well being results has been related to publicity to guide, together with anemia, vomiting, diarrhea, and coronary heart and immune system. In excessive instances, there have been deaths.
Health Canada says between June 2019 and January 2023 400 bottles have been bought throughout Canada.
Health Canada says as of March 7, 2023, it has acquired no experiences of incidents or accidents related to the product.
Consumers are being requested to contact Bindle Bottle LLC for a free restore equipment.
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