CPSC, Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores Announce Recall of Stainless Steel Lunch Bottles

Recalled January 16, 2002 · CPSC recall 02085 · Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores

Recalled Eddie Bauer bottle with detached top

Hazard

The insulated bottles have a weak seal and can leak hot liquids, which poses a serious burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these bottles immediately and return them to any Eddie Bauer store for a full refund.

Units

4,000

Incidents / injuries

Eddie Bauer has received four reports of the insulated bottles leaking, though no injuries have been reported.

Description

The recalled Wide Mouth Lunch Bottles are 32-oz. stainless steel containers, with a black base and handle, a black carrying strap, and a two-piece lid (including a drinking cup). The insulated bottles have the words "Eddie Bauer" written on one side of the container (which is located 1 3/4 inches from the lower edge of the plastic collar), and a label that reads "Eddie Bauer Wide Mouth Lunch Bottle" on the other. On the bottom of the bottle, there is a sticker that reads "Made in China."

What to do

Consumers should stop using these bottles immediately and return them to any Eddie Bauer store for a full refund.

Contact

For more information, consumers can call Eddie Bauer at (800) 426-6253 between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT Monday through Sunday or log on to the company's website at www.eddiebaueroutlet.com

Product

Eddie Bauer Wide Mouth Lunch Bottles

Imported by

Eddie Bauer Outlet Stores, of Redmond, Wash.

Retailers

Eddie Bauer outlet stores nationwide sold these insulated bottles, from September 2001 through November 2001, for about $24.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →