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ChokingNovember 24, 2015CPSC #16046

CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard

Brand
Unknown
Product
Kitchen Gadgets
Units affected
5,000
Remedy
contact manufacturer

What was recalled

This recall involves CocoaVia brand brown frothers used to froth beverages, including coffee and milk. The spring on the end of the wand spins to froth the drink. The frothers were distributed free at promotional events. The frothers are brown, "CocoaVia" is printed on the side in white lettering and they measure about eight inches long. This recall only involves CocoaVia brand frothers that are brown in color.

Hazard

The spring on the end of the frothers can detach from the metal wand, posing ingestion and choking hazards.

Injuries

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Given away free at promotional events at King Soopers supermarket in Colorado in September 2015.

Photos

Recalled CocoaVia brand frothers
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