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How Do I Know If My Water Bottle Is on the Recall List?

Many plastic water bottles contain BPA (bisphenol A), a chemical hardener that can leech into the liquid in the plastic bottle. It has been linked to reproductive disorders and breast cancer in some studies. As a result, many water-bottle companies are recalling their bottles, sometimes even replacing those purchased with safer models. Find such recall lists on consumer-watch websites as well as on the water-bottle company websites.

  1. Consumer Watch Websites

    • Websites like that of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission post regular lists of recalled items, including recalled water bottles. By looking at these sites regularly, you can determine if your favorite water bottle might be harmful.

      In addition to the U.S. CPSC, sites like Consumer Reports also vigilantly report information about current recalls. And even if you don’t check these websites regularly, many news stations, newspapers and other media sources publish recalls regularly to keep you informed. Many networks have also begin to scroll product recalls on the bottom of the screen during regular news programs.

    Water Bottle Company Site

    • In the past year, the Swiss company SIGG posted a voluntary water bottle recall list on its website. Though SIGG declared its water bottles safe, the site offered a free exchange if you were worried. Not every water-bottle company does likewise, so even if a water bottle is deemed unsafe, the company may simply direct customers to buy a new, safer bottle.

      Go to a water-bottle company website to discover if your water bottle is safe. Check if the water bottle lining is free from BPA and other harmful ingredients. In some cases, if you have registered the water bottle with the company, you will receive a letter or an email letting you know if and when your water bottle is recalled as well.

    Recalled Water Bottles

    • The water bottles that are being recalled are the hard plastic Nalgene bottles (sport bottles) that are often given away (with advertisements or logos printed on them) and some flexible plastic water bottles (typically used for spring or purified drinking water) that can often be purchased in bundles at grocery stores or as single bottles in gas stations. These flexible plastic bottles are only intended for one-time use and are not meant to be refilled.

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