CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.
CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop their children from using the cup immediately and return it to any CVS store for a full refund.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
CVS stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $5.
Injuries
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.
Recall Number
07246
Product Information
Product Name
Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cups
Product Type
Sippy/Tumbler Cups
Number of Units
About 84,000
Imported By
CVS/pharmacy, of Woonsocket, R.I.
Manufactured In
China