Black Hydro Flask, Purchased in 2014.
Black Hydro Flask, Purchased in 2014.
Bottom seal dot: 2,150 ppm lead; 15,900 ppm arsenic.
The lead is in the bottom “sealing dot” on the outside of the product (see center dot in bottom photo on this post) and does not touch the contents of the water bottle. The leaded sealing dot is usually covered with the colored powder coat enamel of the water bottle — BUT that coating can wear over time (with normal use), and potentially expose the lead on the bottom.
Newer Hydro Flasks (2017 and newer, based on what I have tested) seem to be consistently lead-free! In 2015/2016 Hydro Flask had offered to replace the leaded product with a lead-free product, so it might be worth giving them a call to ask for a lead-free replacement if you have an older product!
Here’s are links to some new (lead-free) Hydro Flask products on Amazon.*
18 oz Hydro Flask: $29.95
40 oz Hydro Flask: $42.95
21 oz Hydro Flask: $32.95
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Hey Tamara, I just discovered that there are *fake* Hydroflask water bottles that look basically identical to the authentic ones. I do not know if those would be lead free or not. Maybe. But I thought I would share this with you asap so that you could look into it yourself. I came across it on a youtube review, the guy is showing how to tell the differences, and I noticed that one of his examples showing the fake said “BEND, OR ” just like one of your photos. May not be the same but good to check. His Youtube name is Hunting Waterfalls. The video name is: How to tell a fake Hydro Flask from a real one. Have a look if you haven’t already. Thanks!
Edit from previous post – The “knock-off Hydroflask” bottles appear to be mimicking these older (2014) designs. I just re-read your notes above here that the black bottle you have pictured is a 2014 bottle. (sorry, pregnancy brain) Anyhow, I am thinking perhaps a link or some point form notes for your readers on how to spot a fake is a good idea, so that they do not purchase one thinking it is legit and safe. The fakes are out there. If you get a chance to watch that Youtube video for spotting the fakes, mentioned in my previous post, this will make more sense… ( Is there a better way for me to be reaching you with stuff like this?) Thank you so much for your hard work. If you are already on top of all of this and I have just not read it yet, I apologize!
p.s. I hope this reaches you, I have no idea if it is! haha
– Trish 🙂
Thank you! Commentreceived! Busy day today.
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