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CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children
Check the lot codes below against what you have, and do not eat it if it matches.
What’s wrong
Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop their children from using the cup immediately and return it to any CVS store for a full refund.
Who to 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 84,000
- Recall date
- July 19, 2007
- Brand
- CVS/pharmacy, of Woonsocket, R.I.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been 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.
CVS stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $5.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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