The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07246·Announced 2007-07-19

Playskool Sippy Cups Recalled for Choking Hazard to Young Children

CVS/pharmacy is recalling Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cups because the plastic spout can break off, posing a choking hazard to toddlers.

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 with one reported choking incident and three near-choking incidents, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

CVS/pharmacy is recalling approximately 84,000 Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cups. The 8-ounce cups are made of clear plastic and feature red, blue, or purple trim with corresponding colored handles and tips. The serial number 382814 appears on the back of the packaging.

The recall is due to a choking hazard. The company has received 36 reports of toddlers chewing through the plastic spout of the cup. These incidents resulted in one choking event and three near-choking incidents. No injuries have been reported.

The cups were sold at CVS stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $5. Consumers should stop their children from using the cups immediately and return them to any CVS store for a full refund. For more information, contact CVS/pharmacy toll-free at (866) 434-0098.

The recalled product

Product
Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cups
Manufacturer
CVS/pharmacy, of Woonsocket, R.I.
Category
Consumer Product — Baby/Toddler Products
Hazard
Affected units
84,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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