humangear Recalls Bottle Caps Due to Burn Hazard

humangear capCAP bottle caps

Date of Recall

2017-03-30

CPSC Release Number

17-124

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 61,000 (in addition, about 360 were sold in Canada)

Distributor

humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Importer

humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif.

Sold By

Dicks Sporting Goods, REI, SCHEELS and other sporting goods stores nationwide from November 2016 through February 2017 for between $7 and $8.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

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

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.

Remedy

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

Consumer Contact

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

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