CocoaVia® brand frothers recalled over choking hazard

Recall date

November 24, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard

Recall number

16046

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.