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.
With 2 people blinded, Walmart recalls reusable water bottles
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.
See the Ozark Trail 64 oz. stainless steel insulated water bottle recalled by Walmart
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 Walmart.com since 2017 for about $15.
What to do if you have the recalled water bottle
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.
How many Walmart stores are in Ohio?
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 recalls 850,000 water bottles after 2 blinded by exploding caps. What to know
Reporting by Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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