With summer fast approaching, there’s no better time to ensure you have a faucet in your home that’s suitable for washing your hands and drinking. That said, there have been several popular faucets sold on Amazon recalled this month by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Even if you think your faucet has been working correctly or your water tastes fine, it can’t hurt to learn more about the recalled ones to double-check that it isn’t your faucet or that any of the same pipe materials or mechanisms in yours don’t align.
Ahead, learn more about the five faucets that have been recalled, why consumers are being told to stop purchasing (and using them), and what to do if you’ve recently purchased (or have been using) one of these faucets.
What Amazon Faucets Are Being Recalled?
Although the CPSC notes that the following Amazon sellers have not yet agreed to an acceptable recall, there are several Amazon faucets the CPSC advises consumers to stop using, including:
- Kitchen faucets from the Qomolangma brand (sold for approximately $30 by XiaJun Li under the Amazon seller name Qomolangma Sanitary Ware)
- HGN brand kitchen faucets (sold for approximately $35 by Wenzhou Xinxinweiyuyouxiangongsi under the Amazon seller name HGN Sanitaryware)
- Kicimpro brand kitchen faucets (sold for approximately $35 by Kaipingshikemuyulinweiyushiyeyouxiangongsi under the Amazon seller name Kicimpro)
- VFAUOSIT brand kitchen faucets (sold for approximately $40 by Jiang men cai nuo wei yu you xian gong si under the Amazon seller name Whisper08)
- NICTIE brand bathroom faucets (sold for approximately $25 by Wenzhouzetaoweiyuyouxiangongsiunder the Amazon seller name NICTIE).
Why Are These Faucets Being Recalled?
According to the CPSC, “the faucets were tested and found to contain lead that can leach into water at levels that can be particularly harmful to young children.” Many of these faucets have also been found to contaminate the water flowing out of them with additional hazardous substances.
What To Do If My Faucet Is Recalled?
If you’ve been using one of the faucets that are recalled, the CPSC recommends that you stop using it immediately and replace it. If you must continue to use your faucet for water supply, it is advised to let the water run for 15 seconds before consumption.
FAQ
Why is lead dangerous?
Lead is a naturally occurring but toxic metal that poses numerous health risks, especially to young children. The CPSC notes that “lead ingestion can cause harmful neurological effects on young children, including attention-related behavioral problems, decreased cognitive performance, and lower IQ.”
The World Health Organization notes that although young children are more susceptible to lead’s toxic effects (especially within their central nervous systems) since they can absorb more of the substance, adults can also endure kidney damage, cardiovascular issues, and an increased risk of high blood pressure with the contamination or ingestion of lead, especially over time.
What happens if there’s lead in water?
If there’s lead in water (or from the Amazon faucets recalled), stop drinking it altogether. Lead in water is very dangerous for all humans, but most especially young children and pregnant people. That said, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) notes that unless you are notified or know there is lead in water, it is usually hard to tell, as it is not accompanied by a taste, smell, or visual that would let you know the chemical is present.
If you discover lead in your drinking water, you should notify the local authorities and get tested (especially if you have children) by a physician to take any necessary steps to remain as healthy as possible. Furthermore, you’ll also want to have any pipes or plumbing systems evaluated and/or replaced to lower the likelihood of future contamination.
Sources
- Cpsc.gov: “CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Qomolangma Brand Kitchen Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children”
- Cpsc.gov: “CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using HGN Brand Kitchen Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children”
- Cpsc.gov: “CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Kicimpro Brand Kitchen Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children”
- Cpsc.gov: “CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using VFAUOSIT Brand Kitchen Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children”
- Cpsc.gov: “CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using NICTIE Brand Bathroom Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children”
- Who.it: “Lead Poisoning
- Cdc.gov: “About Lead in Drinking Water“
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