Walmart has issued a recall for 850,000 metal water bottles after two customers suffered permanent vision loss from faulty lids forcefully ejecting in their faces, according to a July 10 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notice.
The Ozark stainless steel water bottles pose a “serious impact and laceration” hazard for consumers, the CPSC notice said. The screw-on lids can forcefully eject upon opening if food, carbonated beverages or perishable drinks like juice or milk have been stored in the bottle over time.
The recall was initiated after three people reported injuries to Walmart after the lid struck them them in the face, causing permanent vision loss in two who were hit in the eye, according to CPSC.
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USA TODAY reached out to Walmart for comment.
Which water bottles are recalled?
The recall is for Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles with model number 83-662 on the packaging. The bottles are silver with a black screw-on lid and the Ozark Trail logo embedded on the side.
The bottles have been sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com since 2017 for about $15.
What to do if you have the recalled water bottle
If you have the recalled water bottle, stop using it immediately and return it to your nearest Walmart for a full refund. Customers can also contact Walmart customer service at 800-925-6278 regarding recall number 25-377.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Walmart water bottles recalled after ejecting lids cause vision loss
