CPSC, Bradshaw International Inc. Announce Recall of Bottle Sipper Caps
CPSC recall 05270 · announced September 15, 2005 · Bradshaw · 500,000 units affected
The product
The recalled bottle sippers have white screw-on bases with dark blue, green or red pull-up valves. They are sold in packages of three. The package is labeled "Bottle Sippers." Bradshaw International Inc. and #70118 are written on the back of the package.
The hazard
The pull-up valve can detach from the cap, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using these recalled bottle sippers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Bradshaw International has received one report of a pull-up valve detaching from the screw-on cap. The incident involved a young child who began to choke after a pull-up valve detached in her mouth while she was drinking.
Sold at: The bottle sipper caps were sold at grocery stores nationwide, from January 2002 through August 2005, for about $2 per package.
Consumer contact: Consumers should call Bradshaw International toll-free at (800) 421-6290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.goodcook.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.