» Klean Kanteen Classic Trinkflasche: Absoluter Fail - Update: Wide Serie gut

1. ein Außengewinde, also keine Spritzgefahr
   
2. der Loop Cap bzw. Flip D-Ring Verschluss ist innen aus Edelstahl (nur außen ist Kunststoff)

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33 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Definitely don't buy this product - Leaks, gets easily dented, cap smells of chemicals and Dont know why it is so costly
By Jaganon 7. März 2014
Size Name: 40-OunceColor Name: Brushed StainlessVerified Purchase


I bought 2 of the Wide mouth bottle stainless loop 40oz Klean Kanteens and it has leaked many a times even though the cap is tightly closed and looks like it is property closed. I cant carry this bottle with water with my important documents.

Another thing is if it falls down it gets dented in the bottom and does not get stand straight afterwards. It stands slanted and is less stable standing.

The opening of the bottle smells of chemicals for at least a month and afterwards also every now and then.

For over 18.96€ ($25) a piece, I expect a better quality product. Just because the cold welding process does not show up in the side & they give pennies on the dollar to some charity(ies), doesn't make this product worth over 18.96€ ($25) a piece.

If you can, definitely don't buy this product.

On Klean Kanteen's website their return and exchange policy is copied below. Problem with the return policy is:

1. As we buy from Amazon.com we cannot return this item.
2. Once we use it for at least a month only we start getting to know the product well. Obviously it wont be in unused condition by then.
3. Also I don't know how on can tell these leaky bottles are manufacturing defect.
   
   Returns & Exchange Policy
   If you purchased or received a product directly from kleankanteen.com and would like to return or exchange it within 30 days, we can issue you a refund or web-store credit for exchange. Returned goods must be in perfect, unused condition and must be made within 30 days of purchase. After 30 days, we will not accept returns for any reason other than manufacturer defect.
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   11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
   strong chemical smell even after washing – the first Klean Kanteen with which I've had this problem
   By noguilton 22. April 2014
   Size Name: 40-OunceColor Name: Brushed StainlessVerified Purchase
   I have about a dozen Klean Kanteen bottles, and this is the first time I've had this problem. I washed it and then filled it with my usual tea to drink the next day. The only variable was this new Klean Kanteen bottle; it's the same tea I drink every day. The tea had a really strong chemical smell. I drank some of it, but the smell and taste were so strong I decided it was not safe, so I threw out the rest of the (very expensive) tea. I washed the bottle a couple more times, but I'm afraid to use it, because there may be trace amounts of the chemical even if I don't smell or taste it. I'll have to return it if that is possible (I haven't checked yet). Not sure if I want to take a chance on any more Klean Kanteen products, which is really unfortunate, as I have mostly liked the others I have bought.
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   7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
   Weird chemical smell/taste from cap.
   By icalcon 12. Mai 2014
   Size Name: 27-OunceColor Name: Brushed StainlessVerified Purchase
   The steel body is perfect, but from the cap imparts a weird chemical smell and taste to the water. The culprit is probably the plastic (silicone?) seal ring. This highly offensive smell did not go away (even partly) after washing many times with hot or cold water; hot water, in fact, only seems to aggravate the problem. I am returning the bottle after about a week of trying to make this problem go away (thanks Amazon).
   
   I think that this is the same 'metallic taste' problem that many reviewers have mentioned. Since many other reviewers did not find this defect, I also think that there are two sources for the lids being supplied by Klean Kanteen here. If this is true, for the sake of their reputation they should get rid of the offending batches asap and also recall the defective caps. I mean, isn't 'no weird chemicals' their main selling point?
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   10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
   Beware of the Toxic Odor from lid
   By HealthWolfon 19. November 2013
   Verified Purchase
   Unfortunately, the product that I received has a problem for which I can find no solution and which makes the stainless steel bottle unusable. The lid has a toxic petrochemical odor which no amount of cleaning or airing out will rectify. This peculiar odor infuses into the water tainting it to such a degree as to render it non-potable.
   
   Aside from the lid the product seems excellent. So, it is rather frustrating that it is really not usable. My concern is not just cosmetic. I am wondering if the lid might not create a true toxicity for the water. It is curious to me why no one else has mentioned this problem suggesting, perhaps, that this issue might not be widespread.
   
   Of course, I bought two of these, hoping to begin to replace all my Nalgene bottles!!
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   15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
   Cap smells of chemicals
   By Judah53on 7. Dezember 2013
   Size Name: 40-OunceColor Name: Brushed StainlessVerified Purchase
   UPDATE! Horrible smell from the cap if you leave the water more than a day, sometimes less. I cleaned the whole container, but the plastic or silicone in the cap has a VERY strong chemical odor if you smell it, and over time makes the water taste bad, it defeats the WHOLE PURPOSE of the stainless steel. Terrible. I have to mark down the original review since now I have used it for a while.
   
   Just because its silicone does not make it safe, there's additives that can make it very unsafe, and we have no info on the silicone used here, except that we know it smells terrible, which is a bad sign.
   
   Its not so thin that it gets deformed super quick, so I like it, cap seems durable.
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   9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
   tasted like oil and leaked
   By J. Shakinon 20. Dezember 2013
   Size Name: 40-OunceColor Name: Brushed StainlessVerified Purchase
   I really wanted to like this bottle and own a classic Klean Kanteen that I love. Perhaps I just got a defective one, but as a few others have noted this tastes like oil until it has been thoroughly washed many times. And mine would leak steadily if I turned it on its side, regardless of how tightly I screwed the lid on. Even if I got a replacement that didn't leak, I'd never trust it enough to just toss it in a bag. It's also significantly heavier than comparable plastic bottles, like Nalgenes.
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   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
   Smells and tastes like chemicals
   By Jonon 18. Juni 2014
   Size Name: 40-OunceColor Name: Brushed StainlessVerified Purchase
   I washed it multiple times just to be sure. The cap smells like chemicals, the rim you put your mouth on tastes like chemicals, and the chemical taste is all throughout the water. I normally never leave reviews, but after reading all the claims from this company and paying so much money, this really pissed me off. I'm returning it now; save yourself some time and don't buy it.
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   3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
   It smelled and tasted like oil, the manufacturer never responded to my request for help
   By crossroadsXon 20. Juli 2014
   Size Name: 40-OunceColor Name: Brushed StainlessVerified Purchase
   The one star is mostly for the company "Klean Kanteen"
   
   I had an issue with my Kanteen, it smelled and tasted like oil.
   I followed all of the FAQ's for cleaning it, without success.
   
   I emailed the company twice asking for help, even telling them that I would return the item if they couldn't help me.
   
   I never received a response, of any kind, even after 3 weeks.
   
   I think it is a quality built piece, but I can never do business with a company that so blatantly ignores
   its customers.
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   6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
   NOT LEAKPROOF AT ALL
   By Ryanon 3. Dezember 2013
   Size Name: 27-OunceColor Name: Brushed StainlessVerified Purchase
   We bought 2 of these canteens because we wanted BPA free, dishwasher safe, and LEAKPROOF. It was an adjustment for me to switch to brushed stainless over plastic, but luckily the taste was no different. The bottle sweats A LOT if you put anything other than lukewarm water in it. It also LEAKS. It leaks in your bag, it leaks in the car, it leaks when you take the lid off for a sip. Water collects around the rim and then drips every where. Unless you like having to wipe the lid with a paper towel EVERY time you want to take a sip, I'd opt for another product. (Not to mention, that's not very eco friendly now is it?)
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   4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
   It leaks! spend your money elsewhere
   By Gravalopon 5. November 2013
   Size Name: 64-OunceColor Name: Brushed StainlessVerified Purchase
   Defective and low quality! I do not recommend anyone buy this item. I noticed it started leaking water everytime I drank. I then notice the neck has tiny cracks on it... less than 2 months into use! Now I can't return it because it's passed the return window. Spend your 18.96€ ($25) on another water bottle!
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