Humangear capCAP Recall: Burn Hazard from Leaking Caps
Humangear recalls capCAP bottle caps due to burn hazards. Stop using them if you have models HG0501-HG0515 sold Nov 2016-Feb 2017. Get a refund.
Stop using this now
The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hold hot liquids.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Humangear is recalling its capCAP accessory bottle caps because the seal can fail, causing hot liquids to leak or the cap to dislodge. This poses a burn risk to consumers who use them for hot beverages. The company is offering full refunds to affected customers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3894-humangear-capcap-recall-burn-hazard-from-leaking-caps.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3894-humangear-capcap-recall-burn-hazard-from-leaking-caps · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8016
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“Humangear capCAP Recall: Burn Hazard from Leaking Caps.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3894-humangear-capcap-recall-burn-hazard-from-leaking-caps. Based on CPSC recall #8016 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/humangear-Recalls-Bottle-Caps).
Why it’s dangerous
The silicone seal or rubber coating on the large cap may leak, dislodge, or come off entirely. When this happens while holding hot liquids, the escaping liquid can cause serious burns to the user's hands or body.
Who’s affected
Owners of Humangear capCAPs sold between November 2016 and February 2017 at retailers like Dicks Sporting Goods, REI, and Scheels. Anyone using these caps with hot liquids is at risk of burns.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your bottle cap for 'humangear' stamped on the top and a silicone seal with a rubber coating on the large cap. Look for model numbers HG0501, HG0502, HG0505, HG0505-DSG, or HG0515 printed above the UPC code on the package. Verify it was sold between November 2016 and February 2017.
- Brand
Humangear- Product
humangear capCAP bottle caps- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop using the cap immediately
Do not use the recalled capCAP for any purpose, especially with hot liquids.
Contact humangear for a refund
Call 800-604-1926 (1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET Mon-Fri), email capcap@humangear.com, or visit www.humangear.com and click 'RECALL INFORMATION'.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Dicks Sporting Goods, REI, SCHEELS and other sporting goods stores nationwide from November 2016 through February 2017 for between $7 and $8.”
Sold nationwide.
Questions people ask
Have there been any injuries reported with this product?
Humangear has received one report of liquid leakage, but no injuries have been reported as of the recall date.
Contact Humangear
We’ve drafted a message you can send Humangear to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8016 — Humangear capCAP Recall: Burn Hazard from Leaking Caps Hello, I own a Humangear capCAP Recall: Burn Hazard from Leaking Caps that is covered by recall 8016 from Humangear. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund. 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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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC 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: CPSC Recall #8016 (March 30, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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