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Sales of PUR Camping Water Purifiers Temporarily Suspended

MINNEAPOLIS, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Recovery Engineering, Inc., maker of PUR 
camping purifiers, announced today it is advising consumers that there is a 
potential problem with the carbon packs for its Stop Top carbon cartridge. 
The Stop Top cartridge is an accessory that is sold with the Voyageur, Scout 
and Explorer models, all designed for outdoor water purification.  PUR brand 
household water filter products (faucet mounted and pitcher systems) are not 
affected in any way; they use completely different technology.

The camping purifiers feature hand-pumps and are sold in outdoor supply 
stores.  The Stop Top accessory serves as a water bottle adaptor plus reduces 
the iodine taste that may result from the purification process.

This decision was made after Company-sponsored testing revealed variations in 
the grade of carbon used in the Stop Top which could interfere with the 
purifier's ability to fully eliminate viruses in outdoor (untreated) water. 
These same tests showed the products remained effective against cysts and 
bacteria.

This step is not the result of any reports of health or safety problems 
caused by these products.  Recovery Engineering is making a change to ensure 
every outdoor filter lives up to its claims.

Specifically, the following steps are being taken:

 *  The Company has stopped shipments of these products until it replaces the 
carbon packs.

*  Retailers have been advised to stop selling existing supplies of the 
outdoor purifiers until new carbon packs are available, which should be 
within the next few weeks.

*  A toll-free number consumers can call for a free replacement carbon pack 
has been established:  800-319-7735.  Consumers will also be able to get a 
free replacement carbon in outdoor supply stores, where these specialized 
filters are sold or by signing-up on-line at www.purwater.com/camping .

In the meantime, consumers who already own a PUR camping purifier can still 
use them and get protection against viruses (as well as cysts and bacteria) 
by taking off the Stop Top accessory prior to use.

SOURCE  Recovery Engineering, Inc.
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