Recall #16-046 · Published November 24, 2015

CocoaVia® brand frothers

CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for CocoaVia® brand frothers from Mars Symbioscience on November 24, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The spring on the end of the frothers can detach from the metal wand, posing ingestion and choking hazards. The official remedy states: 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.

Recalled CocoaVia brand frothers
Recalled CocoaVia brand frothers
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Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and 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.

Official 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.

Remedy type: Dispose

Product and sales details

Recall number
16-046
Units
About 5,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Given away free at promotional events at King Soopers supermarket in Colorado in September 2015.
Distributor
Mars Symbioscience, of Germantown, Md.

CocoaVia® brand frothers

CPSC product type: Mixers/Whisks

Recall contact information

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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