Coca-Cola Recalls Hi-C Cool Cuff Wristbands Due to Choking Hazard
Coca-Cola Foods is voluntarily recalling Hi-C Cool Cuff wristbands because the plastic locking device poses a choking hazard to small 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 for small children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Coca-Cola Foods is voluntarily recalling a promotional item called "Cool Cuff" in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These brightly colored wristbands were distributed in conjunction with Hi-C fruit drinks. The recall is being issued because the plastic locking device that holds the bracelet in place could be removed and become a choking hazard for small children.
The "Cool Cuffs" were distributed primarily from February through April 1989 in packs of Hi-C fruit drinks, specifically in 250-ml aseptic boxes. An additional quantity was distributed through a mail-in offer on 46-ounce cans of Hi-C fruit drinks. Although no injuries have been reported involving the small parts in this item, the company is taking immediate steps to remove packages containing the promotion from wholesale and retail channels.
Consumers who have "Cool Cuff" items in their homes are advised to take them away from children under three years of age and discard them. Alternatively, consumers may return the item to Hi-C Stick-on Cool Cuff, P.O. Box 1133, Maple Plains, MN 55348, for replacement with a premium of similar value. Questions can be directed to Coca-Cola Foods Consumer Affairs Department in Houston, TX.
The recalled product
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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