Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after two customers suffer ‘permanent blindness’ from exploding caps
More than 850,000 popular water bottles recalled over safety concerns
- Walmart has recalled 850,000 Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless steel water bottles due to safety concerns.
- The recall follows reports of the screw-cap lids forcefully ejecting, causing injuries to customers.
- The Consumer Product Safety Commission received three reports of customers being hit in the face by the lids.
- Two individuals have reported permanent blindness after being struck in the eye by the exploding caps.
- Customers are advised to immediately stop using the bottles, sold nationwide since 2017, and return them to Walmart for a full refund.