March 25, 2008
Downeast Concepts Inc. is recalling about 18,000 water bottles. Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Backyard and Beyond brand water bottles with model numbers 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67742, 60442, 67744, 67746, 67748 and 60448 printed on the hang tag. The metal water bottles have a black plastic sip-top and were sold in green, pink or blue with assorted animal or insect graphics on the exterior.
The bottles, made in China, were sold at mMajor retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, mass merchandise and drug stores nationwide from February 2006 through February 2008 for about $8.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Downeast Concepts at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.backyard-beyond.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
