CPSC, Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Announce Recall of Stanley Vacuum Bottles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-09-21 · 05275
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05275
Date
2005-09-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Stanley thermos bottles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
PMI, of Seattle, Wash.
Retailer(s)
Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target and other discount department stores nationwide, from October 2002 through February 2003, for about $25.
Country of manufacture
South Korea; China
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."