CocoaVia Frothers – choking risk (2015)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
CocoaVia® brand frothers
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling CocoaVia® brand frothers. The hazard is: The spring on the end of the frothers can detach from the metal wand, posing ingestion and choking h. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The spring on the end of the frothers can detach from the metal wand, posing ingestion and choking hazards.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026