# CPSC, Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Announce Recall of Stanley Vacuum Bottles
> **CPSC recall** · 2005-09-21 · 05275 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 05275
- **Date:** 2005-09-21
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Stanley thermos bottles

## 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.

## 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."

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Pacific-Market-International-LLC-PMI-Announce-Recall-of-Stanley-Vacuum-Bottles)
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