UPDATE: Sunscope recalls NÜTRL tumblers in Canada over potential hazards

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – A voluntary recall for a promotional tumbler in Canada has been issued due to possible consumer safety hazards. 

Sunscope has issued a voluntary recall across Canada for NÜTRL promotional tumblers, which were offered to consumers as a gift with purchase in April and May.

Based on their testing to date, Sunscope has determined that some of the tumblers may contain a chemical cleaning solution that was trapped between the inner walls of the tumbler, which contains some levels of sulfuric and phosphoric acids. This solution may be released when the tumbler is filled with liquid, posing a potential risk of serious injury.

The interaction between the solution and the tumbler may also result in elevated levels of iron, chromium and nickel. A range of health effects has been associated with ingestion of these substances, including burning of the lips, tongue, throat, stomach, and other tissue damage, and nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. 

“Consumer safety is our top priority. Together with Sunscope and their distributor Staples Promotional Products Canada, we are working with Health Canada to proactively notify consumers,” said NÜTRL Canada in a statement on May 18th.

NÜTRL Canada recommends consumers cease using the tumbler and call 1-866-1778 for more information.