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# Contigo Recalls 5.7M Kids Cleanable Water Bottles Over Possible Choking Hazard
- URL: https://www.legalexaminer.com/lestaffer/health/contigo-recalls-5-7m-kids-cleanable-water-bottles-over-possible-choking-hazard/
- Published: 2019-08-28T19:11:54.000Z
- Updated: 2019-08-28T19:11:54.000Z
- Description: On Aug. 27, Contigo issued a voluntary recall of about 5.7 million “Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles” over a potential choking hazard. According to the recall announcement published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there have been 149 reports of the water bottle…
- Author: Legal Examiner Staffer
- Tags: Health

On Aug. 27, Contigo issued a [voluntary recall of about 5.7 million “Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles” over a potential choking hazard](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/08/27/contigo-kids-cleanable-water-bottle-lids-recalled/2131624001/?ref=legalexaminer.com). According to the recall announcement published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there have been [149 reports of the water bottle spouts detaching, including 18 reports of spouts being found in children’s mouths](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/contigo-recalls-57-million-kids-water-bottles-due-to-choking-hazard?ref=legalexaminer.com).

The CPSC is advising “\[c\]onsumers \[to\] immediately stop using the recalled water bottles, take them away from children and contact Contigo for inspection instructions and a free replacement lid.” The recall applies to 13-ounce, 14-ounce, and 20-ounce bottles that were sold in major retailers including Walmart, Target, and Costco, and online between April 2018 and June 2019\. The bottles cost between $9 and $24\. [Contigo’s website outlines what steps you can take to identify whether your child’s water bottle is affected by the recall and what to do if it is](https://recall.gocontigo.com/?ref=legalexaminer.com):

**Testing Your Water Bottle for Defects at Home**

**Step One: Visually Determine Whether You Have a Recalled Bottle**

Recalled bottles will have all of the following characteristics:

- The spout cover of the bottle is black.
- The base of the spout is black.
- There is no circle indication on the inside of the lid.

**Step Two: Self-test the Bottle for Defects**

- Push the bottle to open the spout, keeping the lid attached.
- Examine the spout to see if there is a gap between the clear silicone spout and black spout base. If there is a visible gap or the mouthpiece comes off, the bottle is affected by the recall.
- Push the spout base in all four directions, pull up on the spout with one hand, and twist the spout to the left. Repeat each of these for a total of three times. If the mouthpiece comes off at any time, the bottle is affected by the recall.

**Step Three: Return Lid for Replacement & Order a Return Kit**

A replacement form for impacted products can be found [here](https://recall.gocontigo.com/?ref=legalexaminer.com), along with images and videos to guide you through the at-home testing process.

**If your child has had a choking incident due to a defective water bottle spout, it is important to consult with a personal injury lawyer right away. Consider reaching out to Sweeney Merrigan Law today at 617-391-9001 or email [contact@sweeneymerrigan.com](mailto:contact@sweeneymerrigan.com) to discuss your legal options.**

[*Image: CNN*](https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/27/health/contigo-water-bottle-recall-trnd/index.html?ref=legalexaminer.com)