CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Qomolangma Brand Kitchen Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children

The faucets were tested and found to contain lead that can leach into water at levels that can be particularly harmful to young children. The faucets were also found to leach other contaminants.

CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of these faucets. Until these faucets can be replaced, consumers should only consume water from the faucets after running the water for 15 seconds.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Qomolangma brand kitchen faucets sold on Amazon.com. The faucets were tested and found to contain lead that can leach into water at levels that can be particularly harmful to young children. The faucets were also found to leach other contaminants. Lead ingestion can cause harmful neurological effects on young children, including attention-related behavioral problems, decreased cognitive performance, and lower IQ. The Commission has found that the public health and safety require this notice to warn the public quickly of the hazard.The faucets are sold by XiaJun Li., located in China, on Amazon.com for approximately $30 under Amazon seller name Qomalongma Sanitary Ware.XiaJun Li has not agreed to an acceptable recall.CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of these faucets. Until these faucets can be replaced, consumers should only consume water from the faucets after running the water for 15 seconds.Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov.

Qomolangma brand kitchen faucets.