Target Recalls Bunny Sippy Cups Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 12162 · announced April 26, 2012 · Target Corporation; Minneapolis, Minn · 264,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves two styles of Target Home Bunny Sippy Cups. The cups come with handles on both sides in pink and blue, female and male. Each contains a corresponding white bunny head screw-on lid and one bent ear and one straight ear. The cups can be identified by imprints on the bottom: "TARGET 200020683" for pink and "TARGET 200020884" for the blue.
The hazard
The ear on the bunny sippy cup can poke a child in the eye area while using the cup for drinking, posing an injury hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sippy cups and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Target has received six reports of incidents where the plastic ear poked children during routine use of the product. Cuts and bruises were reported in three of these reports.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide from February 2012 through April 5, 2012 for $3.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.