Kmart and Target pull drink bottles from shelves over projectile lid danger
If you own one, here's what you need to know.
A drink bottle is being urgently removed from Kmart and Target shelves following a series of alarming incidents where the lid flew off like a projectile.
The two-litre stainless steel bottle, which comes in both green and black, has been found to have a dangerous fault that causes the lid to shrink when exposed to hot liquids.
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Both major retailers are now pulling the product from their stores as a precautionary measure.
Customers who have purchased the affected bottle are being urged to stop using it immediately and return it to their nearest Kmart or Target store for a full refund.
No receipt is required for the refund, with both chains prioritising customer safety over standard return policies.
Originally published on 7NEWS
