BIG W recalls water bottle in “back-to-school” packs after choking hazard concerns

PARENTS are being told to return a faulty water bottle sold in BIG W “back-to-school” packs across Australia due to a potential choking hazard.

PARENTS are being told to return a faulty water bottle sold in BIG W “back-to-school” packs across Australia due to a potential choking hazard.

The bottle is part of the four-piece Backpack bundle lunch set, which has been on the shelves since December 21 until January 20-21 this week.

“There is a risk the rubber top on the water bottle may become loose during use, which could result in it detaching from the bottle that could cause choking,” BIG W said in a statement on its website.

The Big W water bottles are being recalled with the following numbers that can be found on the tag at the back of the backpack.

4PC BACKPACK BNDLE CLR PURPLE/PINK — Number: 944011

4PC BACKPACK BNDLE CLR BLACK/GREY — Number: 944008

4PC BACKPACK BNDLE CLR BLUE/ORANGE — Number: 944009

4PC BACKPACK BNDLE CLRLIME/GREY — Number: 944010

4PC PRINT BPACK ST DESIGN CAMOUFLAGE — Number: 944004

4PC PRINT BPACK ST DESIGN PINEAPPLE — Number: 944007

4PC PRINT BPACK ST DESIGN FLAMINGO — Number: 944005

4PC PRINT BPACK ST DESIGN SOCCER — Number: 944006

The statement also said: “Customers should immediately cease using the water bottle and return it to any BIG W store for a refund. All other components of the backpack bundle are not affected by the recall and can continue to be used.”

BIG W customers can contact the company for more information on this toll-free number: 1300 244 999.

“BIG W apologises to its customers for any inconvenience caused by this recall,” the company added.