Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles
CPSC Recall #19-186 — August 27, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 19-186 |
| Recall Date | August 27, 2019 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 5.7 million (In addition, about 157,000 were sold in Canada and about 28,000 sold in Mexico) |
| Importer | Contigo USA, of Chicago, Ill. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Costco |
| Walmart |
| Target and other stores nationwide and online on various websites from April 2018 through June 2019 for between $9 and $24. |
Product
Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles
Description
Hazard
The water bottle’s clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Incidents & Injuries
Contigo has received 149 reports of the spout detaching including 18 spouts found in children’s mouths.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and contact Contigo for inspection instructions and a free replacement lid.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace 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 (Replace) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
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.