CPSC, Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Announce Recall of Stanley Vacuum Bottles
This recall was issued September 21, 2005.
- Company
- Pmi, Of Seattle, Wash.
- Posted
- September 21, 2005
- Recall Number
- 05275
- Quantity
- About 45,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The handle on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to fail and release organic, non-toxic charcoal powder insulation into the air. This can cause consumers to suffer short-term vision problems and temporary breathing problems when they inhale the powder.
Action Taken
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact PMI for a free replacement thermos bottle. PMI will provide all shipping charges for returned bottles.
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Incidents & Injuries
PMI has received 654 reports of handles breaking and non-toxic charcoal powder insulation releasing into the air. The firm has received 23 reports of consumers who had difficulty breathing or seeing and, in some cases, began vomiting and coughing. More than 60 of the incidents occurred in trucks or cars, creating the potential for impaired vision. There have been 446 reports of property damage.