Recalls: Containers and Packaging

March 25, 2008 Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Backyard and Beyond brand water bottles with model numbers 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67742, 60442, 67744, 67746, 67748 and 60448 printed on the hang tag. The metal water bottles have a black plastic sip-top and were sold in green, pink or blue with assorted animal or insect graphics on the exterior. Read more.



February 19, 2008 Spiderman Water Bottles Sold Exclusively at Sears Recalled by Fast Forward Due to Choking Hazard

The recalled plastic water bottles have a Spiderman® picture on the cup and a Spiderman® figure on the screw-on lid. The water bottle is red, white, blue, and black and measures nine inches high. Read more.


January 24, 2008 Brian Smith Recalls Serene Float Tanks Due to Electrocution Hazard

This recall involves Serene Float Tanks, a water tank that is light- and soundproof, temperature insulated and ventilated. The heated tanks are filled with water and a dissolvent that allows a person to float effortlessly. Read more.


November 16, 2007 Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Halloween-Themed Baskets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

This recall involves all 2007 Halloween-themed baskets with item number 5464201. The item number is located next to the price on the paper hangtag on the handle. The plastic baskets are either black or orange with two carrying handles. An emblem of a witch, bat or pumpkin is attached to each side of the handle. The baskets measure 3 inches wide by 6 inches long by 4 ½ inches deep. Read more.


October 25, 2007 Family Dollar Stores Recalls Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

This recall involves purple Halloween pails with a picture of a witch figure silhouetted against a green moon. The pail measures about 6 1/2 inches high. “Distributed by Family Dollar, Inc,” SKU number 1033953, and UPC number 017845000591 are printed on a label on the pail. Orange Halloween pails with black jack-o-lantern decorations are not included in this recall. Read more.


October 4, 2007 Sports Authority Recalls Aluminum Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

This recall involves the Alpine Design aluminum water bottles sold at Sports Authority. The water bottles are sold in different colors and measure between six and 10 ½ inches tall. The water bottles are silver, blue, red, blue with pink flowers, red with the depiction of a mouse, or blue with the depiction of a zebra. “Alpine Design” is painted on the water bottle. Read more.


October 4, 2007 Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recall includes green, plastic, Frankenstein head-shaped tumblers. Read more.


February 1, 2007 IKEA Recalls Vases Due to Laceration Hazard

The recalled vases have thick black, white or clear glass walls. They stand about 28 inches high and weigh about 11 pounds. The base diameter is about 6 inches and the top diameter is about 9 inches. The IKEA logo and one of three article numbers are printed on the underside of the base. The article numbers are 201-102-34 (black), 501-121-99 (white) and 000-795-45 (clear). Read more.


December 13, 2006 Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure Hazard

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." Read more.