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Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles nationwide over vision loss

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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Walmart has received three reports of injuries after the lid forcefully ejected, and two people suffered permanent vision loss.

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  1. The Hill

    Walmart recalls about 850,000 water bottles after 2 people blinded (opens The Hill)

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    Walmart is recalling about 850,000 Ozark Trail water bottles after multiple injuries, including two incidents that resulted in consumers suffering permanent blindness, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

  2. CBS News

    Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles over impact and laceration risk (opens CBS News)

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    Walmart recalls stainless steel bottles after two customers suffered serious eye injuries when the lid forcefully ejected.

  3. The Columbian

    Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after two consumers suffer vision loss from ejecting lids (opens The Columbian)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is recalling about 850,000 stainless steel water bottles because the lid can “forcefully eject” and unexpectedly strike consumers — resulting in permanent vision loss for two p

  4. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Walmart recalls 850K water bottles after reports of vision loss from ejecting lids (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    The recall covers Walmart's "Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles," which have been sold across the country since 2017

  5. FOX 13 Tampa

    Water bottles sold at Walmart recalled after lids eject, cause permanent vision loss (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Walmart is recalling a popular brand of water bottles after reports of the lid forcefully ejecting and causing permanent vision loss for at least two customers.

  6. NBC Chicago

    Walmart is recalling 850,000 metal water bottles after two reports of 'permanent vision loss' (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Walmart has announced a recall on 850,000 metal water bottles after two customers suffered permanent vision loss.

  7. NBC4 Washington

    850,000 Walmart water bottles recalled after two consumers suffer vision loss from ejecting caps (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    The recall covers Walmart's “Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles," which have been sold since 2017.

  8. KCEN Waco

    Walmart recalls 800K water bottles after reports of the lid popping off (opens KCEN Waco)

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    KCEN Waco's feed description

    The water bottles were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online since 2017 for about $15.

  9. Seattle Times

    Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after two consumers suffer vision loss from ejecting caps (opens Seattle Times)

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    Walmart is recalling about 850,000 stainless steel water bottles because the lid can “forcefully eject” and unexpectedly strike someone holding it.

  10. New York Post

    Walmart recalls 850K water bottles after 2 people suffer ‘permanent vision loss’ from explosive lids (opens New York Post)

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    About 850,000 water bottles were recalled at Walmart after customers reported being struck in the face with the lid, causing permanent vision loss.

  11. FOX Business

    Walmart recalls 850K water bottles after 2 people suffer permanent vision loss from ‘forcefully ejected’ lids (opens FOX Business)

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    About 850,000 Ozark Trail stainless steel water bottles sold at Walmart are being recalled after reports of lids forcefully ejecting, causing reports of injuries.

  12. AL.com

    Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles, 2 customers suffer ‘permanent blindness’ from exploding caps (opens AL.com)

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    Walmart has received three reports of people being struck in the face by the bottles’ lids, and two people have suffered permanent vision loss after being hit in the eye.

  13. The Columbian

    Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles because of blinding risk (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    Walmart has recalled about 850,000 Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless steel insulated water bottles because of the possibility of the lid forcefully ejecting and posing serious injury risks, including los

  14. MyNorthwest

    Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after 2 consumers suffer vision loss from ejecting lids (opens MyNorthwest)

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    Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after reports of lid ejections causing serious injuries, including vision loss in consumers.

  15. Newsweek

    Walmart recalls water bottles nationwide over vision loss (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The bottles were found to pose a risk of serious impact and laceration injuries because of screw-on lids potentially ejecting forcefully when opened.

  16. KYMA Yuma

    Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles nationwide over vision loss (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Walmart has received three reports of injuries after the lid forcefully ejected, and two people suffered permanent vision loss.

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