Recalls / 2017-03-30

humangear Recalls Bottle Caps Due to Burn Hazard

17124 · Recalled 2017-03-30 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves humangear's capCAP accessory bottle cap. The capCAPs were sold in green/gray, blue/gray, black/gray and black/black color combinations for standard wide-mouth stainless steel bottles and in black/gray for glass mason jars. humangear is stamped on the top of the capCAP. Only caps with model numbers HG0501, HG0502, HG0505, HG0505-DSG and HG0515 printed above the UPC code on the package are included in the recall. The recalled capCAP has a silicone seal, a rubber coating on the large cap, and a tab/slot feature on the strap This recall only includes the newer version of capCAPs sold between November 2016 and February 2017.

Hazards

The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hold hot liquids.

Reported injuries

humangear has received 1 report of liquid leakage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
humangear capCAP bottle caps		About 61,000 (in addition, about 360 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Distributor: humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Dicks Sporting Goods, REI, SCHEELS, other sporting goods from November 2016 through February 2017 for between $7, $8.

Consumer contact

humangear at 800-604-1926 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email capcap@humangear.com or online at www.humangear.com and click on "RECALL INFORMATION" at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 17124. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.