CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children
The hazard
Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.
Incidents reported: 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.
What to do now
Consumers should stop their children from using the cup immediately and return it to any CVS store for a full refund.
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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC