October 4, 2007

Sports Authority Recalls Aluminum Water Bottles 

Name of Product: Alpine Design Aluminum Water Bottles

Units: About 11,200

Importer: Sports Authority, of Englewood, Colo.

Hazard: The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Description: This recall involves the Alpine Design aluminum water bottles sold at Sports Authority. The water bottles are sold in different colors and measure between six and 10 ½ inches tall. The water bottles are silver, blue, red, blue with pink flowers, red with the depiction of a mouse, or blue with the depiction of a zebra. “Alpine Design” is painted on the water bottle.

Sold at: Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for between $5 and $8.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sports Authority at (800) 360-8721 any time, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.sportsauthority.com