Ozaru Trail bottle recalled for recall due to malfunction of the lid
Walmart urges consumers to return or throw away Ozark trail bottles after reporting that a malfunctioning lid causes serious injuries.
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Walmart issued a recall of 850,000 metal water bottles after two customers suffered permanent vision loss from a lid forced into their face, according to a July 10 notification from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
According to the CPSC notification, Ozark’s stainless steel water bottles pose a risk of “serious impact and tears” to consumers. If foods such as juice or milk, carbonated drinks, or perishable drinks are stored in the bottle over time, the screw lid can be forced to drain.
According to the CPSC, a recall was launched after three people reported Walmart injured after the lid hit them.
USA Today reached Walmart for comment.
Which water bottle will be recalled?
The recall is from an Ozarus Trail 64 oz stainless steel insulated water bottle with model number 83-662 in the package. The bottle is silver, with a black threaded lid and the Ozark Trail logo embedded on the sides.
The bottle has been selling nationwide and online at Walmart Stores since 2017 for around $15.
What if I have a recalled bottle of water?
If you have a recalled water bottle, stop using it immediately and return it with a full refund to your nearest Walmart. Customers may also contact Walmart Customer Service at 800-925-6278 for recall number 25-377.
