CPSC, Bradshaw International Inc. Announce Recall of Bottle Sipper Caps
Recalled September 15, 2005 · CPSC recall 05270 · Bradshaw
Hazard
The pull-up valve can detach from the cap, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these recalled bottle sippers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Units
About 500,000
Incidents / injuries
Bradshaw International has received one report of a pull-up valve detaching from the screw-on cap. The incident involved a young child who began to choke after a pull-up valve detached in her mouth while she was drinking.
Description
The recalled bottle sippers have white screw-on bases with dark blue, green or red pull-up valves. They are sold in packages of three. The package is labeled "Bottle Sippers." Bradshaw International Inc. and #70118 are written on the back of the package.
What to do
Consumers should stop using these recalled bottle sippers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.
Contact
Consumers should call Bradshaw International toll-free at (800) 421-6290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.goodcook.com
Product
Bottle Sippers Pull-Up Bottle Caps
Manufacturer(s)
Bradshaw International Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
Retailers
The bottle sipper caps were sold at grocery stores nationwide, from January 2002 through August 2005, for about $2 per package.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →