Walmart Recalls 850,000 Ozark Trail Water Bottles Over Safety Concerns
Walmart has issued a recall for 850,000 Ozark Trail water bottles due to faulty lids that have caused serious injuries, including permanent vision loss.
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Overview
- Walmart is recalling 850,000 Ozark Trail water bottles due to safety issues with faulty lids.
- The recall affects water bottles sold for about $15 since 2017.
- Two individuals have suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the face by forcefully ejected lids.
- The affected model number is 83-662, and customers are advised to stop using them immediately.
- Walmart aims to address safety concerns and prevent further injuries from these products.
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Center-leaning sources frame the Walmart water bottle recall as a significant safety issue, emphasizing customer injuries and the company's response. The narrative highlights the severity of the incidents, suggesting a critical view of product safety standards. Implicitly, there is a concern for consumer protection and corporate accountability.
"The Ozark stainless steel water bottles pose a "serious impact and laceration" hazard for consumers, the CPSC notice said."
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