December 18, 2025 – A recent incident report highlights a safety concern involving the popular Yeti Rambler 18 oz water bottle. After the bottle was dropped, its chug lid reportedly sustained damage, shearing off sharp plastic shards that could pose a significant ingestion hazard, particularly for young children. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in this specific incident as the shards were noticed before use.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On November 24, 2025, an incident was reported concerning an 18 oz Yeti Rambler water bottle equipped with a chug lid. The user described dropping the full water bottle, noting that it appeared to have landed on the lid’s handle. Sometime after the fall, when the user unscrewed the lid to prepare it for their four-year-old daughter, sharp plastic shards were discovered on the chug lid’s mouthpiece. The report indicates that the plastic threads of the lid were sheared off during the impact of the fall. The individual immediately recognized the serious danger these shards would present if ingested by a child, potentially leading to a medical emergency. Due to the prompt observation of the damage, no injury occurred.
Safety Concerns
This incident reveals several critical safety concerns associated with the Yeti Rambler 18 oz chug lid after impact:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary and most immediate danger is the potential ingestion of sharp plastic shards. If swallowed, these fragments could cause choking, lacerations to the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, or intestines. For young children, the risk of choking is particularly high due due to their smaller airways.
- Long-Term Risks: If ingested, even small plastic pieces can cause internal damage, blockages, or require medical intervention for removal. Long-term health consequences could include chronic digestive issues or the need for surgical procedures.
- Who Might Be Affected: Consumers of all ages could be affected, but children are especially vulnerable due to their propensity to put objects in their mouths and their inability to discern safety hazards. Parents or caregivers giving a damaged bottle to a child without thorough inspection could inadvertently expose them to risk. Anyone using the bottle after a drop, without noticing the damage, could ingest plastic.
- Property Damage Potential: This specific incident does not present a direct risk of property damage, but the product itself becomes unusable and potentially hazardous.
What Consumers Should Do
Given the potential risks highlighted by this incident, consumers who own a Yeti Rambler with a chug lid should take the following precautions:
- Inspect Thoroughly After Drops: Always perform a meticulous inspection of the chug lid, especially around the mouthpiece and threads, after the water bottle has been dropped or subjected to any impact. Look closely for cracks, chips, or any signs of sheared plastic.
- Discontinue Use if Damaged: If any damage, such as plastic shards, cracks, or compromised threads, is observed on the chug lid, immediately stop using the bottle. Do not attempt to repair it.
- Keep Away from Children: If a chug lid is damaged, keep the entire bottle out of reach of children until it can be safely disposed of or replaced.
- Report Incidents: Consumers are encouraged to report any similar incidents or product failures directly to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at www.cpsc.gov.
- Contact Manufacturer: Consider contacting YETI Coolers, LLC, to report the issue and inquire about potential replacement options or safety information.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of the date of this article, there has been no manufacturer response provided in relation to incident report number 20251124-BB057-2147326144.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.