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Walmart Recalls 850,000 Water Bottles After Lid Defect Causes Vision Loss

Reports of lids ejecting with enough force to cause facial injuries, including two cases of permanent vision loss, prompted the safety commission to order the recall.

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Walmart has recalled what are believed to be dangerous water bottles.
Shopping trolley is seen in front of Walmart logo in this illustration, July 24, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Walmart is recalling 850,000 Ozark Trail water bottles (inset) after an exploding lid blinded two people. (AP)

Overview

  • The recall covers Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless steel insulated bottles, model number 83-662, sold exclusively at Walmart stores and online since 2017.
  • A screw-cap lid defect can cause the cap to forcefully eject when opening after storing beverages, posing serious impact and laceration hazards.
  • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission received three injury reports, with two consumers suffering permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye.
  • Manufactured in China and imported by Walmart and Olympia Tools International Inc., the bottles retailed for about $15 each.
  • Consumers should immediately stop using the affected bottles and return them to any Walmart location or contact customer service for a full refund.