CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children

Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cups

Date of Recall

2007-07-19

CPSC Release Number

07-246

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 84,000

Importer

CVS/pharmacy, of Woonsocket, R.I.

Sold By

CVS stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $5.

Problem/Hazard

Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

Description

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop their children from using the cup immediately and return it to any CVS store for a full refund.

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 [email protected]

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