CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 24, 2015 CPSC #16046

Quick answer

CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard is CPSC recall #16046, announced on November 24, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: Mars Symbioscience, Given away free at promotional events at King Soopers supermarket in Colorado in September 2015..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

CocoaVia® brand frothers

Recalled brands

Mars Symbioscience, Given away free at promotional events at King Soopers supermarket in Colorado in September 2015.

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.

Recall date

November 24, 2015

Categories

Mixers/Whisks

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16046?

CPSC recall #16046 covers CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard , announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 24, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #16046?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16046 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/CocoaVia-Brand-Frothers-Recalled-by-Mars-Symbioscience. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

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