According to the Consumer Product and Safety Commission, about 5.7 million Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles are being recalled. The water bottle’s clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. The High Point, NC company is working with the CPSC in the recall.
The following important safety notice was recently published by Contigo:
“As a leading innovator of water bottles, travel mugs and kids bottles, Contigo® puts safety and quality first. As part of our commitment to consumer safety, Contigo®, in partnership with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling the lids of the Contigo® Kids Cleanable Water Bottle.
Contigo® identified that the water bottle’s clear silicone spout in some cases may detach from the lid posing a potential choking hazard. No injuries have been reported. But, out of an abundance of caution, we encourage consumers to find out if they have an affected water bottle lid and order a free replacement lid.
This recall only involves Contigo® Kids Cleanable Water Bottle sold from April 2018 through June 2019. The water bottles come in three sizes (13-ounce, 14-ounce and 20-ounce) and multiple colors, materials and graphics. The bottles were sold individually as well as in two-packs and three-packs.
Consumers who may have purchased this bottle should carefully review the instructions and video on this website to verify if your Kids Cleanable Water Bottle lid is affected by the recall. The video explains the step-by-step process on how to check if your water bottle’s lid is affected and how to do the self-test. If you confirm your lid is affected, please follow the instructions to order a replacement lid.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please call the Contigo® consumer services team at 1.888.262.0622 (Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm EST for consumers in the U.S. and Canada).”
