CPSC2015-11-24
CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard
Mars Symbioscience, of Germantown, Md.
Hazard
The spring on the end of the frothers can detach from the metal wand, posing ingestion and choking hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled frothers, remove the batteries and contact Mars Symbioscience to return the frothers for a coupon towards the purchase of CocoaVia products. The firm is providing pre-addressed return envelopes for consumers to return the frothers to the firm for disposal.
Sold at
Given away free at promotional events at King Soopers supermarket in Colorado in September 2015.
Affected count
About 5,000
Injuries reported
Mars Symbioscience has received two reports of the spring on the end of the frothers detaching from the metal wand. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Dispose
Products
CocoaVia® brand frothers
Consumer contact
Mars Symbioscience toll-free at 877-842-0802 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.cocoavia.com and click on the "Safety Recall Notice" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/CocoaVia-Brand-Frothers-Recalled-by-Mars-SymbioscienceDon't want to check this manually?
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