Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles

CPSC Recall #08-011 — October 3, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number08-011
Recall DateOctober 3, 2007
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 11,200
ImporterSports Authority, of Englewood, Colo.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for between $5 and $8.

Product

Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sports Authority, of Englewood, Colo., is voluntarily recalling about 11,200 Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles. The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Alpine Design Aluminum Water BottlesUnits: About 11,200Importer: Sports Authority, of Englewood, Colo.Hazard: The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves the Alpine Design aluminum water bottles sold at Sports Authority. The water bottles are sold in different colors and measure between six and 10 ? inches tall. The water bottles are silver, blue, red, blue with pink flowers, red with the depiction of a mouse, or blue with the depiction of a zebra. "Alpine Design" is painted on the water bottle.Sold at: Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for between $5 and $8.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sports Authority at (800) 360-8721 any time, or visit the firm's website at www.sportsauthority.com.

Hazard

The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents & Injuries

None reported.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.