CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard

The spring on the end of the frothers can detach from the metal wand, posing ingestion and choking hazards.

Recall #: 16046
Affected scope: About 5,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Mars Symbioscience, of Germantown, Md. recalled This recall involves CocoaVia brand brown frothers used to froth beverages, including cof….

CocoaVia Brand Frothers Recalled by Mars Symbioscience Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by Mars Symbioscience, of Germantown, Md. in November 24, 2015. Reason: 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 c…. Verify recall #16046 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Mars Symbioscience, of Germantown, Md. issued this CPSC recall-The spring on the end of the frothers can detach from the metal wand, posing ingestion and choking hazards..

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agency class: November 24, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16046 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The spring on the end of the frothers can detach from the metal wand, posing ingestion and choking hazards.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	16046
Date reported	November 24, 2015
Date initiated	November 24, 2015
Recalling firm	Mars Symbioscience, of Germantown, Md.
Affected scope	About 5,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled frothers, remove the batteries and contact Mars Symbioscience to return the …

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The spring on the end of the frothers can detach from the metal wand, posing ingestion and choking hazards.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 24, 2015. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16046.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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