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Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure Hazard

Recalled December 13, 2006 · CPSC recall 07053 · Lifetime

Recalled Lemonade Jar
Hazard
The metal spigot contains lead and is in direct contact with the contents of the lemonade jar. Lemonade and other beverages can cause the lead to leach from the spigot. Long-term exposure to lead in children may be associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these lemonade jars immediately and return the spigot pieces to Lifetime Brands, Inc. for a full refund. Consumers should wash hands after handling the spigot.
Units
About 6,650
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

The recalled product is the Gemco® Lemonade Jar. The product is a six-sided glass jar with a round glass lid and a metal spigot at the bottom of the jar. The jar has a yellow and green label on the front that reads "Lemonade Jar" with a picture of two lemons. There is a sticker on the bottom that reads "imported by Gemco, Div. Lifetime Hoan Corp. Westbury, N.Y. 11590 Made in China."

What to do

Consumers should stop using these lemonade jars immediately and return the spigot pieces to Lifetime Brands, Inc. for a full refund. Consumers should wash hands after handling the spigot.

Contact

For additional information, consumers can contact Lifetime Brands Inc., at (888) 561-2269 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail at [email protected]

Product
Gemco® Lemonade Jars
Imported by
Lifetime Brands Inc., of Westbury, N.Y.
Retailers
Retailers nationwide from April 2004 through November 2006 for about $16.
Made in
China

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