Ignite Recalls Kids Straw Tumblers Due to Risk of Ingestion
Recall 16028 · Nov 10, 2015 · Ignite
130,000
units affected
130,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16028
- Date
- Nov 10, 2015
- Company
- Ignite
- Units affected
- 130,000
- Product
- Bueno by Contigo Kids Straw Tumblers
- Product type
- Baby Bottles and Cups
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall includes eight different styles of plastic drinking tumblers. The tumblers were sold with a lid and a straw. Some of the straws have a plastic mold in the shape of fangs, lips, a mustache or a zipper affixed to the top. The tumblers are branded "Bueno by Contigo" on the retail packaging and "Bueno" on the lid of the cup. All cups have the number "036201" engraved on the bottom. Model numbers and styles included in the recall are: Model Number Style 71591/71844 Clear with fangs straw accessory 71592/71842 Clear with nectarine zipper straw accessory 71593/71841 Clear with mustache straw accessory 71594/71843 Clear with cherry blossom lips straw accessory 71596 Yellow with off-white lid 71597 Pink with white lid 71602 Blue with green lid 71603 Orange with blue lid Model numbers are printed on a label affixed to the bottom of the cup. Straw tumblers with the letter "B" engraved on the underside of the lid beneath the model number are not included in this recall.
What can happen
If a child chews on the drinking straw, small pieces can break off into the child's mouth, posing a risk of ingestion or aspiration of the small part.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled tumblers from children and contact Ignite for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Meijer and Target retail stores nationwide from May 2015 through September 2015 for about $6.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bueno by contigo kids straw tumblers?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled tumblers from children and contact Ignite for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
If a child chews on the drinking straw, small pieces can break off into the child's mouth, posing a risk of ingestion or aspiration of the small part.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.