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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 1999-07-08

Spillproof Cup Lids Recalled by Playskool

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  • Brand Hasbro
  • Brand Target
  • Brand Wal-Mart
  • Brand Playskool

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What happened

Playskool is recalling approximately 273,000 spillproof cups sold between January 1998 and July 1999 due to a choking hazard. The flexible yellow spout on these cups can tear at the slitted opening, allowing small pieces of material to come loose. The cups were sold under seven different model names in various sizes, including versions with Teletubby character decals, and were available at major retailers like Walmart and Target for $3 to $6. Playskool has received 115 reports of spouts tearing, with six children reported to have had pieces in their mouths, though no injuries have been reported.

To address this recall, parents and caregivers should immediately stop young children from using these cups and contact Playskool at (800) 752-9755 or visit www.hasbro.com to request a free redesigned lid.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Choking

Details from the source

Spillproof Cup Lids Recalled by Playskool NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued July 8, 1999, Revised October 24, 2002 Release # 99-139 Company Phone Number: (800) 752-9755 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 Note: phone number change CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall to Replace Spillproof Cup Lids WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playskool, of Pawtucket, R.I., a division of Hasbro Inc., is voluntarily recalling about 273,000 spillproof cups. The flexible spout on the cup can tear between the slitted opening, causing a small piece of material to come loose, posing a choking hazard to young children. Playskool has received 115 reports of the spouts on these cups tearing. Six children reportedly had pieces in their mouths. There have been no reported injuries. These are plastic cups for children aged 6 months old and up. The cups include a twist-on lid that has a flexible, yellow spout. The lids come in various colors, and have "Playskool" written on them. The bottom of the cups have the writing, "MADE IN CHINA," and "HASBRO." The cups were sold under seven different models - the 6 oz. and 8 oz. Spillproof Cups, 6 oz. Spillproof Trainer Cup, 7 oz. and 10 oz. Easy Grip Spillproof Cups, and 8 oz. Spillproof Trainer and 6 oz. Spillproof Cups with Teletubby character decals imprinted on the cups. The cups were sold in both single and two-packs. The trainer cups have two handles. Major retailers, including Walmart and Target, sold these cups nationwide from January 1998 through July 1999 for between $3 and $6. Parents and caregivers should stop young children from using these cups immediately, and contact Playskool to get a free, redesigned lid. To request a replacement lid or for more information, call Playskool at (800) 752-9755 anytime, or go to their website at www.hasbro.com. Consumers can also view a video clip about this recall (transcript). This is in "streaming video" format.

Source

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