Product Recall Number: 02-085
Why was Eddie Bauer Wide Mouth Lunch Bottles recalled?
The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 02-085
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2002-01-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Eddie Bauer Wide Mouth Lunch Bottles
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores, of Redmond, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 stainless steel lunch bottles. The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consumers. The recalled Wide Mouth Lunch Bottles are 32 oz. stainless steel containers, with a black base and handle, a black carrying strap, and a two-piece lid (including a drinking cup). The insulated bottles have the words "Eddie Bauer" written on one side of the container (which is located 1 3/4 inches from the lower edge of the plastic collar), and a label that reads "Eddie Bauer Wide Mouth Lunch Bottle" on the other. On the bottom of the bottle there is a sticker that reads "Made in China."
Hazard Description: The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: 4000
Incidents: Eddie Bauer has received four reports of the insulated bottles leaking, though no injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bottles immediately and return them to any Eddie Bauer store for a full refund.
Sold At: Eddie Bauer outlet stores nationwide sold these insulated bottles from September 2001 through November 2001 for about $24.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed