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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after two customers suffer ‘permanent blindness' from exploding caps
Walmart has recalled 850,000 water bottles after two customers reported blindness after being hit in the face by exploding caps. The Ozark Trail water bottles also caused other injuries, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission said the screw-cap lid on the stainless steel water bottles, which hold 64 ounces, may 'forcefully eject' when opening them after they have been used to hold food or beverages for a period of time. The CPSC has received three reports of customers being hit in the face by the lids, with two people permanently going blind after being struck in the eye. Walmart has sold the bottles nationwide since 2017. They are silver with a black lid with the Ozark Trail logo on the side. CPSC noted that the model number 83-662 appears on the packaging. Customers are urged to stop using the bottles immediately, and they can return them to the nearest Walmart to receive a full refund. The bottles, made in China, cost around $15. The commission describes the hazard saying, 'The lid can forcefully eject, posing serious impact and laceration hazards, when a consumer attempts to open the capped bottles after food, carbonated beverages or perishable beverages, such as juice or milk, are stored inside over time.' Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after 2 blinded by exploding caps. What to know
Walmart is recalling about 850,000 water bottles because two people were blinded after being hit in the eye by the cap. Here's more on what happened and how to check if you have this water bottle. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the lid poses "serious impact and laceration hazards" because it can forcefully eject when a consumer attempts to open the capped bottles after food, carbonated beverages or perishable beverages, such as juice or milk, are stored inside over time. The retail giant based in Bentonville, Arkansas, has received three reports of consumers who were injured when struck in the face by a lid forcefully ejected from these bottles upon opening, per the CPSC. Two consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye. Walmart improvements: Walmart to remodel 23 stores across Ohio this year. Here's where. See the full list The recall involves Ozark Trail 64 oz. stainless steel insulated water bottles sold with model number 83-662 on the product packaging. The bottles are silver with a black one-piece screwcap lid. They measure 4.41 x 4.41 x 11.5 inches and there is an Ozark Trail logo embedded on the side of the bottle. The model number does not appear on the product. The bottles have been sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at since 2017 for about $15. If you have the recalled water bottle, stop using it immediately and contact Walmart for a full refund. Consumers can bring the bottle to their nearest Walmart store for a refund. Walmart operates 138 supercenters in Ohio, including seven in Cincinnati, five in Columbus, three in Dayton, two each in Canton, Dublin and Hamilton, and one in Akron. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Walmart water bottle recall: 2 blinded by exploding caps. Full list
Fast Company
5 days ago
- Health
- Fast Company
Why Walmart just pulled 850,000 water bottles off the shelves
Walmart is recalling hundreds of thousands of reusable water bottles after multiple customers reported injuries, some of them going blind. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles last week, alerting consumers of the potential hazard and telling them to stop using the products immediately. 'The lid can forcefully eject, posing serious impact and laceration hazards, when a consumer attempts to open the capped bottles after food, carbonated beverages or perishable beverages, such as juice or milk, are stored inside over time,' the recall notice explained. The notice also stated that some of the injuries related to the product have been serious. 'Walmart has received three reports of consumers who were injured when struck in the face by a lid forcefully ejected from these bottles upon opening. Two consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye.' The now-recalled product is not new to Walmart shelves. It's been on the market since 2017. However, it seems injuries have only just been recently reported. The product itself does not contain the model number, however, the number, 83-662, can be found on the packaging. The bottles measure 4.41 by 4.41 by 11.5 inches, the agency noted. In a statement to the Associated Press, Walmart said, 'The health and safety of our customers is always a top priority' and said the brand has 'fully cooperated' with CPSC to take the product off of shelves and alert customers to the danger. The company is offering full refunds for the water bottles and directed customers to return the water bottles to Walmart stores. CPSC directed customers to call Walmart directly at 800-925-6278 or visit or for additional information. Water bottles have become somewhat of a fashion statement, surging in popularity in recent years. But along with the rise in popularity has also come an uptick in safety concerns. Last year, Stanley made headlines after TikTokkers began testing the water bottles for lead, and in some cases, finding it. The company initially said there is no lead in the products, then later, clarified the statement to explain that lead is used in the manufacturing process, but that cups would have to be damaged for the lead to be exposed. A law firm sued the maker of Stanley cups over the concern, and other lawsuits followed.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Wimbledon's exclusive money-can't-buy water bottles being sold online for £200 as bizarre black market emerges
WIMBLEDON'S money-can't-buy water bottles have been flogged online for as much as £200 – even if they've already been used. Exclusive Evian bottles were handed out to tennis stars, reporters and ball boys and girls for free at the Championships, but have almost immediately appeared on eBay and Facebook Marketplace. 4 4 The bottles are not available to purchase officially, but a huge surge in demand has created a shady and bizarre black market. Players, including British stars Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu, are given three of the 700ml plastic flick-cap bottles each to use and share among their coaching team. More than 50 of the containers have been put up for sale online, including some supposedly sipped from by world-class players, including the men's British No1. One bottle, said to have been used by Draper, 23, in his clash with Marin Cilic last week, was sold for £188. The listing used a photo of Draper drinking from the bottle on court and showed his name sticker on the side of the container. Another is said to have been used by Italian world No22 Flavio Cobolli in his clash with Novak Djokovic and was listed for £207.68. The legendary Serb, 38, also had one of his bottles offered up – with an anonymous eBay seller demanding £154 for one that had been 'used by Novak Djokovic'. Another seller fixed the 'buy it now' price of a bottle said to belong to doubles player Guillermo Duran at £1,000. The Argentine did not even play a match in SW19 as his doubles partner pulled out before the first round. The surge in sales has sparked fears that some staff may be swiping bottles from the Wimbledon media room or players' lounge to flog online and spin a profit. Princess Kate beams as she hands over Wimbledon trophy to women's final winner & then consoles runner-up after thrashing 4 4
Telegraph
6 days ago
- Sport
- Telegraph
Wimbledon water bottles ‘used by players' on eBay for £300
Exclusive Evian water bottles that were 'used by Wimbledon players' are being sold on eBay for as much as £302. The large flip-top bottles, seen on court throughout the tournament, have become almost as memorable as the championships' brightly coloured towels. Unlike some of the other plastic and metal varieties, the official bottles are not purchased and are distributed directly to players, ballboys and girls, officials on court and accredited members of the press. Each player is handed three extra bottles for members of their support team. However, The Telegraph has found some of the bottles have been sold on auction site eBay for as much as £302. Another seller paired a bottle with one of the championship towels before successfully selling the lot for £175.19. Some buyers appeared to sell bottles that they claimed had been used by specific players – including one allegedly used by Jack Draper, British men's number one. The listing – which was sold for an unknown price – included images of the bottle with the player's name on it. However, while The Telegraph understands that player's names are included on players' bottles, it was unable to verify the claim the bottle belonged to Draper. Another was sold alongside the claim it was used by Italian Flavio Cobolli in the 23-year-old's quarter final against Novak Djokovic. As of this morning the bottle – which The Telegraph was unable to confirm was Cobolli's – was listed for £207.68 or the best offer. Another bottle – which the seller claimed had belonged to 24-Grand Slam title-holder Novak Djokovic – was sold for £302.19. All prices included fees charged by eBay. Other Wimbledon memorabilia sold on eBay included ballboy shorts for £52.72. Ball boys and girls working at Wimbledon earn around £200 for the fortnight in SW19 – but they also get to keep their kit. Another unexpected listing was a smaller type of Evian refillable water bottle for £16.32. The bottle was one of many on sale at the grounds for £5 across the tournament's first 10 days. Spectators could top them up at branded refill points. However, the water giant and headline sponsor for the tournament later ran short of supplies during the hot weather and withdrew the refill stations and bottles on Friday afternoon. At the time, an Evian spokesman said: 'This year marked the first year that Evian has been available to spectators via our refill system only. This unique system is pioneering and still new to our business. 'As a result, we've had to stop offering Evian [refills] earlier than planned.' Wimbledon fans attending this year have endured heatwave temperatures, which have risen above 30C on multiple days. The first day of the fortnight was the hottest start to the Championships on record – as temperatures in SW19 reached 32.3C. There is no suggestion that Djokovic, Cobolli or Draper have sold or are selling their bottles.
