On May 15, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that certain bathroom and kitchen faucets sold online contain lead. On May 29, three companies agreed to recall their products; the rest have not yet agreed to conduct an acceptable recall.
These faucets pose a serious health risk because they can contaminate household drinking water with lead and other dangerous chemicals. Lead is very poisonous, particularly for infants, young children, and pregnant women. Even tiny amounts of lead can harm brain development, reduce IQ, and cause lifelong learning and behavioral problems.
Faucets Identified by CPSC
CPSC identified six kitchen faucets and four bathroom faucets that contain dangerous amounts of lead. As of May 29, only three of the faucet brands have been recalled by their firm; the rest have not yet agreed to recall their products.
Kitchen faucets:
- VESLA HOME
- Qomolangma
- HGN
- BASDEHEN, model CFDTTH-000-YGH (RECALLED)
- KICIMPRO, model KM800-01-06BN (RECALLED)
- VFAUOSIT, model 06BNV (RECALLED)
Bathroom Faucets:
Images Sourced from: CPSC
What Should You Do?
Check your faucets and recent purchases to see if you have any of the products listed above. If you have one of the faucets listed above, take the following steps:
- Stop using the faucet immediately.
- Safely dispose of the faucet; do not reinstall it elsewhere or donate it.
- Replace it with a certified lead-safe faucet. Look for faucets that comply with NSF/ANSI Standard 61.
- Do you need to use the faucet until it can be replaced? Make sure to run the water for at least 15 seconds before use, and use only cold water for drinking and cooking.
- Contact your local health department to ask about testing your water, or visit epa.gov/safewater for information on lead in drinking water.
Spread the Word and Stay Informed
Please help us share this information with friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who have recently installed faucets in their homes or purchased faucets online.
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