The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08011·Announced 2007-10-04

Sports Authority Recalls Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles for Lead Paint

Sports Authority is recalling Alpine Design aluminum water bottles because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Sports Authority is recalling approximately 11,200 Alpine Design aluminum water bottles sold at its stores nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007. The bottles, which measure between six and 10 ½ inches tall, were sold in various colors including silver, blue, red, and specific designs featuring flowers, a mouse, or a zebra. The "Alpine Design" brand name is painted on the bottles.

The recall was issued because the surface paint on the water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The bottles were manufactured in China and sold for between $5 and $8.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Sports Authority at (800) 360-8721 or visit www.sportsauthority.com.

The recalled product

Product
Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles
Manufacturer
Sports Authority, of Englewood, Colo.
Category
Consumer Product — Water Bottles
Hazard
Affected units
11,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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