Next Step Plastic Sippy/Tumbler Cups Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Sippy/Tumbler Cups

Date of Recall
2007-01-22

CPSC Release Number
07-520

Manufactured In
China

Units
About 43,500

Manufacturer
Artcraft and Foremost Inc., of Moorestown, N.J.

Problem/Hazard
The impact of being dropped or banged can cause the cup to break into pieces, resulting in sharp or jagged edges that pose a laceration hazard to children.

Injuries/Incidents
Artcraft and Foremost Inc. has received 90 reports of the cups breaking into pieces and/or the handles breaking off, resulting in six reports of minor injuries such as cuts to the fingers and thumbs.

Description
This recall involves plastic sippy/tumbler cups bearing the "Next Step" logo. The 7-ounce cup has an aqua blue cap and a yellow, rubber-like material covering the handles and bottom of the cup.

Remedy
Consumers should take the cups away from children and discard them immediately. Consumers can contact Mead Johnson Nutritionals for information on how to receive a $10 coupon toward the purchase of Next Step LIPIL baby formula.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, please contact Mead Johnson Nutritionals at (800) 222-9123 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Saturday; or via e-mail at [email protected]

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