Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cups

CPSC Recall #07-246 — July 18, 2007

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-246
Recall DateJuly 18, 2007
Remedy TypeRefund
Units AffectedAbout 84,000
ImporterCVS/pharmacy, of Woonsocket, R.I.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

CVS stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $5.

Product

Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cups

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), CVS/pharmacy, of Woonsocket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 84,000 Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cups. Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.Name of Product: Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy CupsUnits: About 84,000Importer: CVS/pharmacy, of Woonsocket, R.I.Hazard: Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Description: 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.Sold by: CVS stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $5.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop their children from using the cup immediately and return it to any CVS store for a full refund.Consumer 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 website at www.cvs.com, or e-mail the company at [email protected].

Hazard

Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.

Incidents & Injuries

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.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should stop their children from using the cup immediately and return it to any CVS store for a full refund.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.

Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.