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Medium RiskCPSC
Kitchen & Cookware/Food Storage

humangear Recalls Bottle Caps Due to Burn Hazard

Agency Publication Date: March 30, 2017
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Summary

Approximately 61,000 humangear capCAP accessory bottle caps are being recalled because the caps can leak, dislodge, or come off during use. The recall affects the newer version of the capCAP sold between November 2016 and February 2017 in various color combinations like green/gray, blue/gray, and black. There has been one report of liquid leakage, though no injuries have been reported yet. Consumers should stop using the affected caps and contact humangear for a full refund.

Risk

When used with hot liquids, the cap may leak or suddenly detach from the bottle, causing the hot contents to spill and posing a serious burn hazard to the user.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your bottle cap for the brand name 'humangear' stamped on the top and look for specific design features: a silicone seal, a rubber coating on the large cap, and a tab/slot feature on the connecting strap.
  2. Identify if your model is included in the recall by checking the packaging above the UPC code for model numbers HG0501, HG0502, HG0505, HG0505-DSG, or HG0515.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled capCAP bottle caps and set them aside.
  4. Contact humangear at 800-604-1926 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email capcap@humangear.com, or visit www.humangear.com and click 'RECALL INFORMATION' to receive a full refund.
  5. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund.

Contact: humangear at 800-604-1926 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email capcap@humangear.com or online at www.humangear.com and click on "RECALL INFORMATION" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: humangear capCAP bottle caps (Green/Gray, Blue/Gray, Black/Gray, Black/Black)
Model:
HG0501
HG0502
HG0505
HG0505-DSG
HG0515
Date Ranges: November 2016 - February 2017

Product Images

capCAP water bottle cap

capCAP water bottle cap

capCAP water bottle cap packaging

capCAP water bottle cap packaging

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 17124
Status: Active
Sold By: Dicks Sporting Goods, REI, SCHEELS and other sporting goods stores nationwide from November 2016 through February 2017 for between $7 and $8.
Distributor: humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 61,000 (in addition, about 360 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Contact: humangear at 800-604-1926 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email capcap@humangear.com or online at www.humangear.com and click on "RECALL INFORMATION" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: March 30, 2017

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response