CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #16046
Recall Date
2015-11-24
Manufacturer
Mars Symbioscience, of Germantown, Md.
Units Affected
About 5,000
Products Involved
CocoaVia® brand frothers
Hazard
The spring on the end of the frothers can detach from the metal wand, posing ingestion and choking hazards.
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.
Reported Injuries
Mars Symbioscience has received two reports of the spring on the end of the frothers detaching from the metal wand. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Given away free at promotional events at King Soopers supermarket in Colorado in September 2015.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28