Stainless\u2011steel water bottles sold nationwide since 2017 can eject their lids with dangerous force, federal officials warn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Walmart shoppers who grabbed an Ozark Trail 64\u2011ounce stainless steel bottle for hikes or long road trips might need to put it down\u2014fast. A nationwide recall covers about 850,000 units after three people were struck in the face by lids that \u201cforcefully ejected\u201d when the bottles were opened. Two victims have already lost permanent vision in one eye, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bottles, sold in stores and online for eight years, pose \u201cserious impact and laceration hazards\u201d when perishable drinks ferment and build pressure inside. Walmart and the CPSC urge customers to stop using the product immediately and seek a full refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lugging a half\u2011gallon of ice\u2011cold water sounds perfect for summer adventures, right? Yet the same feature that keeps beverages chilled\u2014the screw\u2011top insulated lid\u2014can become a projectile if juice, milk, or soda ferments inside. That risk doesn\u2019t just affect hardcore campers; anyone packing lunch for work or school could be caught off guard. So, who wants a flying lid in their kitchen? Still wondering if your bottle is part of the recall? Check these details before your next sip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n