First Choice Glass Baby Bottles Recalled by NUK Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
What's being recalled
NUK First Choice 240 mL Glass Baby Bottles
Units: About 100 (In addition, 77 were sold in Canada)
This recall involves NUK-branded First Choice glass baby bottles (ASIN B0027SVJ9O) which were manufactured for the UK market only and not intended for sale in the United States. The glass bottles have a latex teat intended for 0 to 6 months old in 240 mL size. The brand name NUK is in white lettering, a graduated volume scale in white markings, and white and gray stars are on the outside of the bottle. Only the NUK-branded glass baby bottles described above that were manufactured for the UK market are included in this recall.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The markings on the outside of the bottles contain levels of lead that exceeds the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass baby bottles. Contact NUK for information on how to return the recalled baby bottle and receive a full refund. Consumers can register for a kit to return the baby bottles for free at www.recall.nuk-usa.com. Astir Care (Amazon seller) is contacting all known purchasers directly.
How to contact the company
NUK toll-free at 888-685-1238 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.recall.nuk-usa.com, or a www.nuk-usa.com and click on RECALL at the top of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 22765, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.