Walmart Recalls 850,000 Water Bottles Over Safety Hazards Including Vision Loss and Lead Poisoning
TL;DR
Walmart has recalled 850,000 Ozark Trail stainless steel water bottles after reports of lids ejecting forcefully and causing injuries, including permanent vision loss, due to internal pressure from carbonated or perishable beverages. Consumers are advised to return the bottles for a full refund.
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- Water bottles sold at Walmart cause ‘permanent vision loss,’ 850,000 units recalled MLive.com
- Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after 2 people suffer permanent vision loss from 'forcefully ejected' lids Yahoo
- Walmart recalls 850K water bottles after 2 people suffer permanent vision loss from ‘forcefully ejected’ lids Fox Business
- Walmart Recalls Water Bottles After Lids ‘Forcefully Ejected’ and Impaired Vision The New York Times
- Walmart Products Recalled Nationwide Over 'Lead Poisoning Hazard' Newsweek
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