Humangear capCAP bottle caps recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 30, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

humangear Recalls Bottle Caps Due to Burn Hazard

Recall number

17124

Sold / distributed

Dicks Sporting Goods, REI, SCHEELS and other sporting goods stores nationwide from November 2016 through February 2017 for between $7 and $8.

Why it was recalled

The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hold hot liquids.

What was recalled

This recall involves humangear's capCAP accessory bottle cap. The capCAPs were sold in green/gray, blue/gray, black/gray and black/black color combinations for standard wide-mouth stainless steel bottles and in black/gray for glass mason jars. humangear is stamped on the top of the capCAP. Only caps with model numbers HG0501, HG0502, HG0505, HG0505-DSG and HG0515 printed above the UPC code on the package are included in the recall. The recalled capCAP has a silicone seal, a rubber coating on the large cap, and a tab/slot feature on the strap This recall only includes the newer version of capCAPs sold between November 2016 and February 2017.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.