The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·99136·Announced 1999-07-02

Gerber Recalls Lil' Sport Spill Proof Bottles Due to Choking Hazard

Gerber is recalling 300,000 Lil' Sport Spill Proof Sport Bottles because a 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, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Gerber Products Co. is voluntarily recalling approximately 300,000 Lil' Sport Spill Proof Sport Bottles in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall is due to a defect where a valve inside the cap can detach, creating a choking hazard for young children.

The affected products are 12-ounce plastic bottles with a curved body and a flip-top lid, intended for children 18 months and older. These bottles were sold nationwide in mass merchandise and grocery stores from February 1999 to July 1999 for approximately $4 to $8. Gerber and CPSC have received over 30 reports of valves detaching, including three instances where valves were found in children's mouths, though no injuries have been reported.

Parents and caregivers should stop children from using these bottles immediately. Consumers can return the bottles to the store where they were purchased for a refund or contact Gerber at (800) 4-GERBER for more information. Other Gerber spill-proof cups are not part of this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Gerber Lil' Sport Spill Proof Sport Bottles
Manufacturer
Gerber
Category
Consumer Product — Baby Products
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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