Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles over ejecting lids
NEW YORK—Walmart is recalling about 850,000 stainless steel water bottles because the lid can “forcefully eject” and unexpectedly strike consumers—resulting in permanent vision loss for two people to date.
The recall covers Walmart’s “Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles” model number 83-662, which have been sold at the store since 2017.
According to a notice published by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday, these products pose “serious impact and laceration hazards.”
That’s because when a consumer attempts to open the bottles “after food, carbonated beverages or perishable beverages, such as juice or milk, are stored inside over time,” the lid can eject forcefully, the CPSC notes.
Refund
As of Thursday’s announcement, Walmart had received three reports of consumers who were injured after being struck in the face by these lids when opening their bottles. And two of those people “suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye,” the CPSC added.
Consumers are urged to stop using the now-recalled Ozark Trail bottles—and contact Walmart for a full refund.
