Walmart Recalls Bottles Over Lid Ejection Hazard

Walmart has recalled about 850,000 Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless steel insulated water bottles due to a hazard where the lids can forcefully eject if the bottles are opened after storing food, carbonated, or perishable beverages inside for an extended time. This defect has led to three reported injuries, including two cases of permanent vision loss. The affected bottles, sold nationwide since 2017 for around $15, are identifiable by model number 83-662 on the packaging and have a silver base with a black screwcap lid and the Ozark Trail logo. Consumers are urged to stop using the bottles immediately and return them to Walmart for a full refund. The recall covers products sold both in stores and online. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is overseeing the recall.