Water bottles sold at Walmart recalled after lids eject, cause permanent vision loss
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Walmart is recalling a popular brand of stainless steel water bottles after multiple reports of the lid forcefully ejecting and causing permanent vision loss for at least two customers.
The recall covers Walmart's "Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles," which have been sold at the chain's stores across the country since 2017. According to a notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday, the water bottles pose "serious impact and laceration hazards."
Ozark Trail Water Bottle recall
By the numbers:
The recall involves about 850,000 water bottles. The bottles being recalled can be identified by their model number, 83-662 — which doesn't appear on the product itself, but would show on packaging. The stainless-steel base is silver and the lid is a black, one-piece screw cap. There is also an Ozark Trail logo embedded on the side of the 64-ounce bottle.
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Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles (CPSC)
What they're saying:
When a user 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.
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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.
What you can do:
Consumers are urged to stop using the now-recalled Ozark Trail bottles — and contact Walmart for a full refund. Shoppers can also bring the products to their local Walmart store for that compensation.
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The other side:
Walmart was not immediately available for comment on Friday.
The Source: This report includes information from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and The Associated Press.