Recalls / 2006-12-13
Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure Hazard
07053 · Recalled 2006-12-13 · CPSC page
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."
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
None reported.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Gemco® Lemonade Jars | About 6,650 |
Parties
- Importer
- Lifetime Brands Inc., of Westbury, N.Y.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Retailers nationwide
Consumer 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 lemonadejar@lifetimebrands.com
Source: CPSC recall 07053. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.