The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08231·Announced 2008-03-25

Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles Recalled for Lead Paint Violation

Downeast Concepts Inc. is recalling Backyard and Beyond metal water bottles because the surface paint contains excessive 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 aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Downeast Concepts Inc. is recalling approximately 18,000 Backyard and Beyond brand metal water bottles. The recall is due to the surface paint on the bottles containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The affected bottles have model numbers 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67742, 60442, 67744, 67746, 67748, and 60448 printed on the hang tag. They feature a black plastic sip-top and were sold in green, pink, or blue with assorted animal or insect graphics.

The bottles were sold nationwide at major retailers, gift shops, convenience stores, mass merchandise stores, and drug stores from February 2006 through February 2008 for about $8 each. The products were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled water bottles away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Downeast Concepts at (800) 343-2424 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.backyard-beyond.com.

The recalled product

Product
Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles
Category
Consumer Product — Drinkware
Hazard
Affected units
18,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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