CPSCNovember 24, 2015

CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience

CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard

Why was CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
CocoaVia® brand frothers
Company
Mars Symbioscience, of Germantown, Md.
Quantity
About 5,000
Sold at
Given away free at promotional events at King Soopers supermarket in Colorado in September 2015.
Recall date
November 24, 2015
Incidents / 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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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