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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gustaf Kilander

More than 850,000 popular water bottles recalled over safety concerns

  • Walmart has recalled 850,000 Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless steel water bottles due to safety concerns.
  • The recall follows reports of the screw-cap lids forcefully ejecting, causing injuries to customers.
  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission received three reports of customers being hit in the face by the lids.
  • Two individuals have reported permanent blindness after being struck in the eye by the exploding caps.
  • Customers are advised to immediately stop using the bottles, sold nationwide since 2017, and return them to Walmart for a full refund.

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Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after two customers suffer ‘permanent blindness’ from exploding caps

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