The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19186·Announced 2019-08-27

Contigo Recalls 5.7 Million Kids Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard

Contigo is recalling 5.7 million kids water bottles because the clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

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 choking hazard for children with 18 reports of spouts found in children's mouths, but no injuries or deaths are reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Contigo USA is recalling approximately 5.7 million Kids Cleanable water bottles sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The recall involves bottles with a clear silicone spout that has a black base and black cover. The bottles are available in 13-ounce, 14-ounce, and 20-ounce sizes in solid colors, graphics, and stainless steel variations.

The clear silicone spout can detach from the bottle, creating a choking hazard for children. Contigo has received 149 reports of the spout detaching, including 18 instances where the spout was found in a child's mouth. No injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

The bottles were sold at Costco, Walmart, Target, and other stores nationwide and online from April 2018 through June 2019 for between $9 and $24. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bottles, keep them away from children, and contact Contigo for inspection instructions and a free replacement lid.

The recalled product

Product
Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles
Manufacturer
Contigo USA, of Chicago, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Water Bottles
Hazard
Affected units
157,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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