Table of contents
- Latest Ozark Park Water Bottle Lawsuit Updates
- July 10, 2025: CPSC and Walmart Announce the Recall
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Are Ozark Trail Water Bottles Recalled?
- What Does the Recalled Ozark Trail Bottle Look Like?
- What Can I Do When the Ozark Trail Refund Does Not Work?
- What Does the Research Say About Ozark Trail Lid Injuries?
- Does an Ozark Trail Recall Mean Walmart Is Liable?
The Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle, model 83-662, was recalled because its lid can forcefully eject. The ejected lid can strike a person in the face or eye when the capped bottle is opened.
Walmart received three injury reports, and two consumers suffered permanent vision loss. The CPSC and Walmart announced the recall on July 10, 2025. It covers about 850,000 units.
No lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed over the bottle. Anyone with a recalled bottle should stop using it and contact Walmart for a full refund.
Latest Ozark Park Water Bottle Lawsuit Updates
July 10, 2025: CPSC and Walmart Announce the Recall
The CPSC and Walmart announced a recall of about 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles [1].
Owners can get a full refund. They should stop using the bottles right away and bring one to a Walmart store.
Who May Be Affected?
People who bought or used an Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle with model number 83-662 on the packaging may be affected. The model number is not printed on the bottle itself.
Walmart sold the bottles in stores nationwide and on Walmart.com since 2017 for about $15. Walmart was the only seller.
The hazard arises when someone opens the bottle after food, carbonated drinks or perishable drinks have been stored inside. Juice and milk are examples the CPSC gives.
Only an individual legal review can say if a claim fits your facts. Schmidt & Clark offers that review for people who used these bottles.
Reported Injuries or Damages
The CPSC recall notice describes three reports of consumers struck in the face by a lid that ejected forcefully on opening. Two of them suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye.
Reuters reported the same two cases, citing the agency [2]. The reports came to Walmart, and no court filing is behind them. They are agency-reported incidents, so they are not court allegations.
Vision loss is the most serious injury the CPSC names. Reports are not proof that the bottle caused every injury.
Recall and Regulatory Background
CPSC recall 25-377 covers bottles with model number 83-662. Olympia Tools International Inc. of Covina, California and Walmart Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas imported them. The bottles were made in China.
Walmart handles the refund. Call Walmart toll-free at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. through 9 p.m. CT any day, or visit www.walmart.com/help or corporate.walmart.com/recalls.
Walmart told the Associated Press it fully cooperated with the CPSC and the manufacturer to remove the product from stores and notify consumers [3].
Evidence to Preserve
Keep these items if you were hurt by a recalled bottle:
- The bottle and its lid, without throwing them away
- The packaging that shows the model number
- The receipt or other proof of purchase
- Photographs of the bottle, the lid and the injury
- Medical records and bills
- Any messages with Walmart
Keep the bottle and lid before you seek a refund, since they are the main physical evidence. Write down how and when the injury happened while you remember it.
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines for injury claims come from state law, not from the recall. The time limit depends on where you live and on when the injury happened.
A late filing can end a claim for the Ozark Trail bottle injury, even with strong facts. A lawyer can check the deadline that applies, so it helps to ask promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Ozark Trail Water Bottles Recalled?
Are Ozark Trail water bottles recalled? Only the 64 oz bottle with model 83-662 is, under a recall the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced with Walmart. Walmart was the only seller, in stores and online.
What Does the Recalled Ozark Trail Bottle Look Like?
The recalled Ozark Trail bottle is silver stainless steel with a black one-piece screwcap lid, the CPSC says. It measures 4.41 x 4.41 x 11.5 inches and has an Ozark Trail logo embedded on the side of the bottle.
What Can I Do When the Ozark Trail Refund Does Not Work?
If the Ozark Trail refund does not work, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission accepts a recall complaint form from people who have trouble with a recall remedy or find a company non-responsive.
What Does the Research Say About Ozark Trail Lid Injuries?
The research on Ozark Trail lid injuries is the CPSC recall notice of July 10, 2025. Reuters and NBC News repeated its figures. A court has made no finding about cause or fault.
Does an Ozark Trail Recall Mean Walmart Is Liable?
An Ozark Trail recall does not mean Walmart is liable. A recall is a safety action and does not by itself establish liability for any injury. A court would decide fault on the facts of each case.