The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05270·Announced 2005-09-15

Bradshaw International Recalls Bottle Sippers Due to Choking Hazard

Bradshaw International is recalling about 500,000 Bottle Sippers because the pull-up valve can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard to young children with one reported injury incident, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where serious injury or death has not been reported.

Plain-English summary

Bradshaw International Inc. is recalling approximately 500,000 Bottle Sippers Pull-Up Bottle Caps. The recalled products feature white screw-on bases with dark blue, green, or red pull-up valves and are sold in packages of three labeled "Bottle Sippers." The packages also display "Bradshaw International Inc. and #70118" on the back.

The recall was initiated because the pull-up valve can detach from the cap, creating a choking hazard for young children. The company has received one report of a young child beginning to choke after a pull-up valve detached in her mouth while drinking. These bottle sippers were sold at grocery stores nationwide from January 2002 through August 2005 for about $2 per package.

Consumers should stop using these recalled bottle sippers immediately. They can return the products to the store where purchased for a refund or contact Bradshaw International toll-free at (800) 421-6290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Bottle Sippers Pull-Up Bottle Caps
Manufacturer
Bradshaw International Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Products
Hazard
Affected units
500,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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