CVS/pharmacy Playskool Toddler NoSpill Sippy Cups

Description: CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2007 Release #07-246 CVS/pharmacy's Recall Hotline: (866) 434-0098 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CVS/pharmacy Announces Recall of Playskool Sippy Cups; Poses Choking Hazard To Young Children WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Playskool Toddler "NoSpill" Sippy Cups Units: About 84,000 Importer: 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: China Remedy: 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 Web site at www.cvs.com, or e-mail the company at [email protected] [Learn More]