humangear Recalls Bottle Caps Due to Burn Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #17124
Recall Date
2017-03-30
Manufacturer
humangear inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Units Affected
About 61,000 (in addition, about 360 were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
humangear capCAP bottle caps
Hazard
The capCAP can leak, dislodge or come off, posing a burn hazard to consumers when the bottles are used to hold hot liquids.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled capCAP and contact humangear to receive a full refund.
Reported Injuries
humangear has received 1 report of liquid leakage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Dicks Sporting Goods, REI, SCHEELS and other sporting goods stores nationwide from November 2016 through February 2017 for between $7 and $8.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves humangear's capCAP accessory bottle cap. The capCAPs were sold in green/gray, blue/gray, black/gray and black/black color combinations for standard wide-mouth stainless steel bottles and in black/gray for glass mason jars. humangear is stamped on the top of the capCAP. Only caps with model numbers HG0501, HG0502, HG0505, HG0505-DSG and HG0515 printed above the UPC code on the package are included in the recall. The recalled capCAP has a silicone seal, a rubber coating on the large cap, and a tab/slot feature on the strap This recall only includes the newer version of capCAPs sold between November 2016 and February 2017.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28