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Food recall · FDA · Published February 17, 2023

BINDLE BOTTLE recalls Stainless Steel Water Bottle The product comes in four sizes: 32 oz., 24 oz., 20 oz., and 13 oz.

Bindle Bottle's stainless steel water bottles (32oz, 24oz, 20oz, 13oz) recall due to lead leaching from screw caps. No serial numbers on bottles.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0685-2023FoodBindle Bottle ›
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Recalling firmBINDLE BOTTLE588a Ocean View Ave, N/A · Encinitas, CA 92024-2628
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What happened, in plain English

Bindle Bottle's stainless steel water bottles (32 oz, 24 oz, 20 oz, and 13 oz) have been recalled because their screw caps can leach lead. This poses a risk of lead poisoning, especially for children who might ingest the lead. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/11452-bindle-bottle-water-bottles-recall-lead-leaching-from-screw-cap.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/11452-bindle-bottle-water-bottles-recall-lead-leaching-from-screw-cap · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0685-2023

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“Bindle Bottle Water Bottles Recall: Lead Leaching from Screw Cap.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/11452-bindle-bottle-water-bottles-recall-lead-leaching-from-screw-cap. Based on FDA recall #F-0685-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0685-2023%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The screw cap on the water bottle is welded to the cup and can leach lead into the water. Lead is a toxic substance that can cause serious health issues, particularly in children, including developmental delays and learning problems.

Who’s affected

Owners of Bindle Bottle water bottles in the four sizes listed are affected. Children and those who frequently use the bottles for drinking water are at higher risk due to potential lead exposure.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Bindle Bottle water bottles with sizes 32 oz, 24 oz, 20 oz, or 13 oz. These bottles have no serial numbers or codes on them.

  • Brand
    Bindle Bottle
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check for Lead Leaching

    Inspect the screw cap for signs of lead leaching, such as discoloration or a metallic taste in the water.

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Questions people ask

Are there any specific models or sizes that are affected?

Yes, Bindle Bottle's stainless steel water bottles in 32 oz, 24 oz, 20 oz, and 13 oz sizes are affected.

How can I tell if my bottle has lead leaching?

The bottle may have a metallic taste in the water or discoloration on the screw cap, but the official recall does not specify a clear visual indicator.

What should I do if I have a recalled bottle?

The recall does not provide a specific remedy, so you should check for lead leaching and consider discarding the bottle if you suspect lead contamination.

Take action

Contact Bindle Bottle

We’ve drafted a message you can send Bindle Bottle to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0685-2023 — Bindle Bottle Bindle Bottle

Hello,

I own a Bindle Bottle that is covered by recall F-0685-2023 from Bindle Bottle.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0685-2023 (February 17, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0685-2023 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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