Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Announces Recall of Stanley Vacuum Bottles

Name of Product: Stanley thermos bottles

Units: About 45,000

Manufacturer: PMI, of Seattle, Wash.

Hazard: The handle on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to fail and release organic, non-toxic charcoal powder insulation into the air. This can cause consumers to suffer short-term vision problems and temporary breathing problems when they inhale the powder.

Description: The recall involves the brushed stainless steel and the green 1-liter and 2-quart bottles, and the 24-oz. wide mouth food jar. The recalled thermos bottles have only two spot welds per handle bracket and contain any of the following date code numbers:

C 02, D 02, or A 03.

The date code is located on the bottom of the bottles just above the “S” and “Y” on the word “STANLEY.”

Sold at: Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target and other discount department stores nationwide from October 2002 through February 2003 for about $25.

Manufactured in: Korea and China.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact PMI for a free replacement thermos bottle. PMI will provide all shipping charges for returned bottles.

Consumer Contact: Contact PMI at (800) 919-6330 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.stanley-pmi.com/stanley%20poster.pdf