Recalls / 2015-11-24

CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard

16046 · Recalled 2015-11-24 · CPSC page

Recalled CocoaVia brand frothers

Description

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.

Hazards

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

Reported 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.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
CocoaVia® brand frothers		About 5,000

Parties

Distributor: Mars Symbioscience, of Germantown, Md.
Made in: China

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.

Source: CPSC recall 16046. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.