CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children
CPSC recall 07246 · announced July 19, 2007 · Cvs/pharmacy · 84,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cup. The 8-ounce cup is clear plastic with red trim, red and yellow handles, and a yellow tip; blue trim, blue and green handles and a green tip; or purple trim, purple and aqua handles, and an aqua tip. The serial number of the recalled cups is 382814, which appears on the back of the packaging.
The hazard
Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop their children from using the cup immediately and return it to any CVS store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 36 reports of toddlers chewing through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, resulting in one choking incident and three near-choking incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: CVS stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $5.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact CVS/pharmacy toll-free at (866) 434-0098 between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit CVS/pharmacy's Web site at www.cvs.com, or e-mail the company at playskoolinfo@cvs.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.