CPSC, Charles Products Announce Recall of Toddler Drinking Cups

Recall Date
2005-02-17
Manufacturer
Charles Products, of Bethesda, Md.
Units Affected
720

Products Involved

"Maui Ocean Center" Toddler Drinking Cups

Hazard

A container inside the cup holds petroleum distillates, which can leak onto the outside of the cup and could come into contact with the user, posing a poisoning hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these cups away from young children. Consumers should return the cups to the store where purchased for a refund or contact the firm.

Reported Injuries

CPSC and Charles Products have received one report of the petroleum distillates leaking from the bottom of the cup. No injuries were reported.

Sold At

Exclusively sold at the Maui Ocean Center in Wailuku Maui, Hawaii, from June 2003 through September 2004 for about $10.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall Description

The toddler cups are made of clear plastic with two handles and have a blue lid with a spout for young children to drink from. The dome-shaped container inside the cup contains blue and clear liquid, along with two toy dolphins, which appear to be swimming in the liquid. "MAUI OCEAN CENTER" is written on the side of the cups.

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