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CPSCRecalled Sep 21, 2005 · #05275

CPSC, Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Announce Recall of Stanley Vacuum Bottles

Hazard

The handle on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to fail and release organic, non-toxic charcoal powder insulation into the air. This can cause consumers to suffer short-term vision problems and temporary breathing problems when they inhale the powder.

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Description

The recall involves the brushed stainless steel and the green 1-liter and 2-quart bottles, and the 24-oz. wide mouth food jar. The recalled thermos bottles have only two spot welds per handle bracket and contain any of the following date code numbers: C 02, D 02, or A 03 The date code is located on the bottom of the bottles just above the "S" and "Y" on the word "STANLEY."

Product details

Product
Stanley thermos bottles
Type
Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos)
Manufacturer
PMI, of Seattle, Wash.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target and other discount department stores nationwide, from October 2002 through February 2003, for about $25.
Made in
South Korea, China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact PMI for a free replacement thermos bottle. PMI will provide all shipping charges for returned bottles.

View the official CPSC notice