Tommee Tippee plates, bowls and tableware

19 reports to CPSC, the latest made Oct 9, 2018. A report isn’t a recall.

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19reports to CPSC
Oct 9, 2018the latest report was made
Jul 14, 2011the earliest
17with the company’s comments

Brand: Tommee Tippee
Makers: MAYBORN USA INC, Mayborn Group and JACKEL INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product: Plates, bowls and tablewareNot drinking glasses, cups or mugsCPSC’s product type: Tableware & Accessories (excluding drinking glass,cups,mugs) (code 474), in Kitchen: Cookware & Tableware

Other ways the reports write the brand (5)

“Tommie tippie”, “Tomme Tippie”, “Tommee Tippee Sippee”, “Tommee Tippee Sportee Bottle” and “Tommie tippee”

By month

1 report from November 2017 to October 2018; the most in October 2018, 1. 18 earlier reports, since July 2011, are in the table.

The numbers, as a table

Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
Month	Reports
October 2018	1
June 2016	1
May 2016	7
March 2016	1
February 2016	5
January 2016	1
October 2015	1
September 2015	1
July 2011	1

How badly anyone was hurt

Emergency room 1 CPSC: Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received
Seen by a doctor or nurse 3 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
Hurt, no treatment 3 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
Hurt, care not known 2 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
No one hurt 7 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
Not said 3 CPSC: Unspecified

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

No one hurt
Made Oct 9, 2018, sent to the company Feb 12, 2019, published by CPSC Mar 7, 2019

The product, in the report: (The Product Category name in this report is incorrect, and I am unable to edit it here. These are marketed for 12 mos +.) Tommee Tippee Sportee Bottle. It’s a sippy cup with a sightly different shape to the spout than their regular “Sippee Cup”. The lids are interchangeable. We have had no problem with their regular “Sippee Cups”, which they market for 7 mos +. The “Sportee Bottle” is marketed to 12 mos + and is supposed to resemble a sports bottle. I am attaching a photo that shows the difference between the “Sippee Cup” and the defective “Sportee Bottle” They are both available at [REDACTED]. This is the link to the defective “Sportee Bottle”: [REDACTED]

My toddlers were able to bite the rubber tops off from their Tommee Tippee sportee sippee cups. They looked like they were chewing gum. I was concerned that they could have choked on them. One would think their toddler was safe, sitting watching [REDACTED] with their sippy cup and no small choking hazards within their reach. Ours were using theirs to drink water. I called the Tommee Tippee product support line, and they said it was my fault, because I should have purchased their cups with hard tops. The product packaging states these are for “12 mos +”. Toddlers have teeth at 12 mos +. It’s not on me to anticipate this design flaw. They need to fix it or market these to infants without teeth.

Model
549210
UPC
666519492103
Where
Unspecified: Unspecified
Who was involved
Unknown
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee Sportee Bottle, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

CPSC report 20181009-394A4-2147385103. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Emergency room
Made Jun 9, 2016, sent to the company Jun 17, 2016, published by CPSC Jul 11, 2016

The product, in the report: 666519480568 Tommee Tippee Insulated Sipper Tumbler - Boy - 9 oz

My son was using the Tommee Tippee Sippee Cups for 8 months, from around 8 months of age until 16 months of age. We specifically chose this cup because we really enjoyed the baby bottles from the same brand and had read great reviews about the product. Unfortunately around 13 months of age, my son began to get sick very frequently. We would clean his play area, disinfect his dishes and cups, wash his bedding and still no change. He did not attend daycare and was not around any other children or adults who had been sick. After about a month of being sick with cold like symptoms, he came down with his first case of pneumonia which resulted in several trips to the doctor as well as the ER, inclusive of x-rays. Only one and half weeks after completing his antibiotics, my son contracted a second case of pneumonia which resulted in additional doctors visits, another trip to the ER and a second round of x-rays. Needless to say, it was a very scary and very difficult 3 months. My husband and I took turns sleeping each night to make sure our son was breathing and to watch his temperature as it rose to dangerous levels. We took time off work, tended to his every need and continued searching for the culprit. It wasn’t until I came upon one mothers viral online post about her TTommee Tippee Sippee Cup and the mold issue, that I then considered these cups could be the problem. I had been cleaning and disinfecting his cups daily. I would hand wash them with soap, soak the lids with soap, rinse everything very well and hang it all to dry. My husband immediately cut open one of the valves from inside the Tommee Tippee Sippee Cup and sure enough we found mold! We had been rotating these two cups among his other cups, but these were the “go-to” and as it turned out, they were also the culprit. As soon as we disposed of the cups and had our son drinking from straw cups only, he began to get healthy. It has now been 4 solid months and he has not been sick once! I plan to take action against the company for not catching this flaw in their design. There is absolutely no way to properly sanitize these valves and many children have paid the price (both physically and financially) for the company’s negligence. Even though we have fantastic insurance, I am still paying off those doctors and hospital visits which has resulted in thousands of dollars out of pocket. I would pay anything to get my son healthy, but he shouldn’t have been sick in the first place.

Model
Tommee Tippee Insulated Sipper Tumbler - Boy -
UPC
666519480568
Bought from
Babies ‘R’ Us, California
Bought
Mar 15, 2015, about then
Where
Thousand Oaks California, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 1, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Emergency Department Treatment Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/30/2016) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will imminently be launching a new Sippee cup with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime we have worked with the CPSC on a voluntary recall (number 16-179) and if the consumer wishes to obtain replacements they can go online at www.tommeetippee.us and click on the recall button at the bottom of the homepage for more information and/or by speaking with a member of our Careline Team, toll-free at 877-248-6922 anytime during the week and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday.

CPSC report 20160609-DE468-2147417949. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 29, 2016, sent to the company Jun 7, 2016, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2016

The product, in the report: Tommee Tippee Sippee spill-proof cup pink 7+ month and 9+month.

I started purchasing your Tommee Tippee Sippee spill-proof cups when my daughter turned about 6 months old. I first saw mold claims on facebook. After opening the white piece under the lid I found mold in mine as well. It didn’t seems to be as bad as the ones pictured on facebook but any amount of mold is bad for a small child.

Bought from
Target, Florida
Bought
Feb 6, 2016
Where
south daytona, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 0, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee Sippee, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/21/2016) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will imminently be launching a new Sippee cup with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime we have worked with the CPSC on a voluntary recall (number 16-179) and if the consumer wishes to obtain replacements she can go online at www.tommeetippee.us and click on the recall button at the bottom of homepage for more information and/or call toll-free at 877-248-6922 anytime during the week and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday.

CPSC report 20160529-162F2-2147418209. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 28, 2016, sent to the company Jun 7, 2016, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2016

The product, in the report: Tommee Tippee sippy cups - I had 8 of them

My little boy was using these Tommee Tippee cups and I saw an article online a few months ago so decided to cut one of my inserts open and sure enough there was mold growing in it and I had only been using it right around 6 months. I contacted Tommee Tippee and they said they could send me new inserts but I said I wanted new cups so didn’t get anything.

Bought from
Amazon
Bought
Aug 17, 2015
Where
Cherokee, Iowa: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 1, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/21/2016) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will imminently be launching a new Sippee cup with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime we have worked with the CPSC on a voluntary recall (number 16-179) and if the consumer wishes to obtain replacements she can go online at www.tommeetippee.us and click on the recall button at the bottom of homepage for more information and/or call toll-free at 877-248-6922 anytime during the week and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday.

CPSC report 20160528-155E4-2147418225. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made May 28, 2016, sent to the company Jun 7, 2016, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2016

The product, in the report: Tommee Tippee Sippee cups

I purchased 2 Tommee Tippee Sippee cups in March of 2016. After a few uses and washes I noticed water or milk would be stuck on the inside valve after both hands asking as well as running it through the dishwasher. I would have to pound it on the side of the sink to release some of the moisture. At one point milk had curdled inside the valve and came out in a chunk after being run through the dishwasher. At this point I threw both cups away.

Bought from
Target
Bought
Mar 26, 2016, about then
Where
Golden Valley, Arizona: Mobile/Manufactured Home
Who was involved
Age 1, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/21/2016) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will imminently be launching a new Sippee cup with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime we have worked with the CPSC on an associated recall (number 16-179 ) and if the consumer wishes to obtain replacements she can go online at www.tommeetippee.us and click on the recall button at the bottom of homepage for more information and/or toll-free at 877-248-6922 anytime during the week and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday.

CPSC report 20160528-F7BE0-2147418221. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, care not known
Made May 27, 2016, sent to the company Jun 7, 2016, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2016

The product, in the report: Tommee Tippee Sippee Spill-Proof Cups

Tommee Tippee Sippee Spill-Proof Cups The white removable spill proofer grew mold inside and made my son sick.

Bought from
Walmart
Bought
Feb 12, 2016, about then
Where
Oakwood, Georgia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 1, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Tommie tippie, made or sold by Mayborn Group
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Level of care not known

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/21/2016) Mayborn Group: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will imminently be launching a new Sippee cup with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime we have worked with the CPSC on a voluntary recall (number 16-179) and if the consumer wishes to obtain replacements they can go online at www.tommeetippee.us and click on the recall button at the bottom of homepage for more information and/or toll-free at 877-248-6922 anytime during the week and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday.

CPSC report 20160527-18A96-2147418241. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, care not known
Made May 27, 2016, sent to the company Jun 7, 2016, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2016

The product, in the report: Green Tommie tippee sippy cup with a white stopper

Tommie tippee cup was recalled die to mold and my son has really bad allergies.

Bought from
Walmart, Indiana
Bought
Apr 13, 2016
Where
New Albany, Indiana: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Male
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Tommie tippee, made or sold by Mayborn Group
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Level of care not known

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/21/2016) Mayborn Group: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will imminently be launching a new Sippee cup with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime we have worked with the CPSC on a voluntary recall (number 16-179) and if the consumer wishes to obtain replacements she can go online at www.tommeetippee.us and click on the recall button at the bottom of homepage for more information and/or toll-free at 877-248-6922 anytime during the week and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday.

CPSC report 20160527-26850-2147418232. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Not said
Made May 27, 2016, sent to the company Jun 7, 2016, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2016

The product, in the report: Tommee Tippee Sippee cups

I just recently purchased 10 of the tommee tippee sippy cups for 7+ months and older and I read today that they are recalled I would like to request new cups for my child.

Bought from
Target
Bought
May 10, 2016, about then
Where
Eielson afb, Alaska: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand TOMMEE TIPPEE, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Unspecified

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/21/2016) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will imminently be launching a new Sippee cup with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime we have worked with the CPSC on a voluntary recall (number 16-179) and if the consumer wishes to obtain replacements she can go online at www.tommeetippee.us and click on the recall button at the bottom of homepage for more information and/or call toll-free at 877-248-6922 anytime during the week and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday. Additionally our customer care team has already sent an email to the consumer advising on the process for recall.

CPSC report 20160527-5A4EC-2147418262. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Not said
Made May 27, 2016, sent to the company Jun 7, 2016, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2016

The product, in the report: Mold in the white part of the sippy cup I have 8 sippy cups that all of them has mold in them! I’d like them replaced.

Mold in the white part of the sippy cup. I have 8 supply cups that are like this! I’d like them replaced please.

Where
Shelby, North Carolina: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Tommie tippie, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Unspecified

The company’s comments, in its own words

(6/21/2016) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will imminently be launching a new Sippee cup with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime we have worked with the CPSC on a voluntary recall (number 16-179) and if the consumer wishes to obtain replacements she can go online at www.tommeetippee.us and click on the recall button at the bottom of homepage for more information and/or call toll-free at 877-248-6922 anytime during the week and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday. Additionally our customer care team has already sent an email to the consumer advising on the process for recall.

CPSC report 20160527-8A71D-2147418261. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Seen by a doctor or nurse
Made Mar 1, 2016, sent to the company Mar 9, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 30, 2016

The product, in the report: Tommee Tippee Sippy cups with anti spill valves that cannot be taken apart to be cleaned.

My son has been using Tommee Tippee cups for the past year and a half. He started getting sick in November. We treated his coughing as a cold but it wouldn’t heal. We finally took him to the doctor Feb 22, 2016 to have him looked at and he was diagnosed with respiratory airway restriction. He was given an inhaler. A few days later I saw on Facebook that a father had a child who was ill and he opened the valves on his Tommee Tippee cups and found mold. I was shocked. I opened my valves on three of my cups and sure enough, they were covered in mold. I called Tommee Tippee Careline and they offered to replace the valves and told me to return to the doctor to see if my son’s issues could be from the mold. I did. And my son was prescribed another inhaler. The doctor said my son’s illness could have been from the mold spores. I called the Careline back hoping they would pay for my son’s treatment, in the very least and was told they would not. Without indisputable proof that his illness was from the mold, they wouldn’t do anything other than replace the valves. I am convinced my otherwise healthy three year old became ill from the mold in these cups. We stopped using the cups, and he’s starting to recover. The fact that this company cares so little for the actual health of its customers (they say they do but obviously it’s just lip service) tells me this product needs to be recalled, in the very least, until they can guarantee the safety of our children.

Bought from
Walmart, Target, ToysRUs
Where
Stavely, Canada: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 3, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/23/2016) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will be launching a new Sippee cup in the next few months with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime, we are offering alternative replacement cups and making transparent, see-through valves immediately available to consumers and we have been in contact with the consumer and posted out replacement cups to her for her son. Our customer care team can always be contacted on the toll free number 1-877-248-6922.

CPSC report 20160301-5A660-2147421280. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Not said
Made Feb 29, 2016, sent to the company Mar 8, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 29, 2016

The product, in the report: Spill proof drinking cup for babies and toddlers. Has two tilted handles made easy for babies starting to drink with a cup to turn up on their own. Has a spill proof insert that traps water/liquids inside and can not be cleaned.

A sippy cup made by Tommee Tippee has a spill proof insert that traps fluids inside of it. There is no way to disassemble it for cleaning or anything. You literally have to destroy the insert to check for mold, ect. The inside molds and is sure to make babies/children sick. This is very dangerous and unhealthy to say the least. A recall is needed on this product very badly!

Bought from
Walmart
Bought
Jan 15, 2016, about then
Where
Williamsburg, Kentucky: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Unspecified
The reporter’s relation to them
Unspecified
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Unspecified

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/21/2016) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will be launching a new Sippee cup in the next few months with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime, we are offering alternative replacement cups and making transparent, see-through valves immediately available to consumers and to that end, our customer care team has sent an email to the consumer inviting them to call our toll free number 1-877-248-6922 to receive a replacement product for their son.

CPSC report 20160228-F1C32-2147421315. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Feb 26, 2016, sent to the company Mar 7, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 21, 2016

The product, in the report: The product is the Tommee Tippee 10 oz. blue spill proof sippy cup. The part that is causing the problem is the single piece spill guard

The Tommee Tippee sippy cup contains a spill proof valve that cannot be taken apart and cleaned thoroughly. Because of this no matter how much I bleach or boil, it grows mold. I use the cup as directed only using pulp free juices and water, I shake all the water out after washing and let it air dry completely. I even go as far as to try to blow excess water out , and still my sippy cup valve has molded. Many parents are reporting this same problem in North American and in Europe.

Model
548054
Bought from
Received as gift, California
Bought
Dec 20, 2015, about then
Where
San Diego, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 0, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/21/2016) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will be launching a new Sippee cup in the next few months with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime, we are offering alternative replacement cups and making transparent, see-through valves immediately available to consumers and to that end, our customer care team has sent an email to the consumer inviting her to call our toll free number 1-877-248-6922 to receive a replacement product.

CPSC report 20160226-DE5E9-1558064. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Feb 25, 2016, sent to the company Mar 4, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 25, 2016

The product, in the report: Insulated 12+m Tomme Tippie sippie cup with single piece valve

Product has an enclosed single piece valve that is impossible to open and access the inside allowing liquid to remain even after through cleaning and shaking resulting in mold growth. No amount of santization after allows dor the complete cleanliness of the product.

Bought from
Target, California
Bought
Feb 3, 2016, about then
Where
Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 3, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Tomme Tippie, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/18/2016) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will be launching a new Sippee cup in the next few months with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime, we are offering alternative replacement cups and making transparent, see-through valves immediately available to consumers. To that end our customer care team has sent a letter to the consumer in the mail (no telephone number or email address were provided), inviting her to call our toll free number 1-877-248-6922 to receive a replacement product.

CPSC report 20160225-59B5D-2147421398. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Seen by a doctor or nurse
Made Feb 25, 2016, sent to the company Mar 4, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 25, 2016

The product, in the report: Tommee Tippee Sippy Cups With Spill Proof Valve Yellow, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple, Pink Bumble bee on cup, tractor on cup, apple on cup, rocketship on cup, flowers and birds on cup, rainbows and horses on cup

My child has been drinking out of Tommee Tippee sippy cups for approximately 2 years. We found mold in two of the spill proof valves last week even though we followed the manufacturer cleaning instructions!!! We immediately threw away all the valves! Then this week we saw an article stating mold has been found inside the spouts of these same sippy cups! We immediately stopped using them. We have 10 cups that we can no longer use. They were so expensive!! Not to mention our child has been fighting sickness for many many months! This is probably why!! We have calls into our doctors.

Bought from
Baby’s R Us, Colorado
Where
Highlands Ranch, Colorado: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 2, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/18/2016) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will be launching a new Sippee cup in the next few months with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime, we are offering alternative replacement cups and making transparent, see-through valves immediately available to consumers. We are unable to reach out to this consumer who wished to remain anonymous but, if the consumer contacts our customer care team on the toll free number 1-877-248-6922 replacement products will be dispatched.

CPSC report 20160225-AD455-2147421404. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Seen by a doctor or nurse
Made Feb 25, 2016, sent to the company Mar 4, 2016, published by CPSC Mar 25, 2016

The product, in the report: Pink Tommee Tippee sippee cup with pear picture on front

In the summer of 2015 I purchased a baby cup aka a sippee cup made by Tommee Tippee. My daughter transitioned from a bottle to water in this cup successfully. I followed the detailed instructions on how to clean this cup and sterilized it periodically. In October 2015 my now 19 month old daughter started getting repeated nasal and chest congestion which included a terrible cough for which she had a chest xray done to rule out pneumonia. Her illness continued almost constantly till this date. A friend forwarded me a photo taken by a fellow parent of the inside valve of this cup which the consumer is unable to access. It was infested with black mold. My friend immediately advised me to inspect my cup as mold may also be present and be the cause of my daughters continuous ailments. I pryed the valve open with a wire cutter and after about 15 minutes I got it open and found a large amount of black mold on the inside. These cups should be recalled immediately.

Bought from
Target, New York
Bought
Aug 1, 2015, about then
Where
Bay Shore, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 1, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, Seen by Medical Professional

The company’s comments, in its own words

(3/18/2016) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is at the heart of everything we do. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and we believe that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback and we will be launching a new Sippee cup in the next few months with a two piece valve that can be used with different types of liquid and is easier to clean. In the meantime, we are offering alternative replacement cups and making transparent, see-through valves immediately available to consumers. We have been in contact with the consumer and posted out replacement cups to her for her daughter. Our customer care team can always be contacted on the toll free number 1-877-248-6922.

CPSC report 20160225-B1C88-2147421403. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
Hurt, no treatment
Made Jan 1, 2016, sent to the company Jan 11, 2016, published by CPSC Feb 4, 2016

The product, in the report: -Tommee Tippee Insulated Sipper Tumblers10 oz - 2 pk Package Quantity: 2Capacity (volume): 9.000Safety and Security Features: BPA-freeCare and Cleaning: Dishwasher-safeManufacturer’s Suggested Age: 1 Year and UpMaterial: PlasticProtective Qualities: LeakproofDimensions: 7.000H x 4.000W x 4.000LWeight: 10.000Style and color assortment may varyTCIN: 16313225 UPC: 666519480339

My 4yr old complained that his cup smelled terrible so I thought it may have not been washed properly. However, after the 2nd time he mentioned it, I took a good look at what could be causing the foul smell because I knew I washed it properly.. I discovered that there was black gunk/mold inside the one piece valve! I immediately checked the other 7 sippy cups which I clean thoroughly and found that ALL OF THEM HAD BLACK MOLD IN THE VALVE! There’s no way to clean this - I tried everything over the past 3 days and even bought several small brushes to get in the small holes. No luck. I then had my husband break the valves open to see how clean all my efforts really helped and we were livid to find out that we didn’t stand a chance at cleaning this valve or avoiding giving our son a cup with mold in it which is probably the reason he’s been sick and throwing up recently. This is discusting and seems to be a widespread issue after reading similar experiences from other parents across several forums.
Tommee Tippee Insulated Sipper Tumblers - 10 oz - 2 pk. Sold at Target. UPC: 666519480339

Model
Tommee Tippee Insulated Sipper Tumblers
UPC
666519480339
Bought from
Target, Florida
Bought
Aug 13, 2015, about then
Where
Orange Park, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 4, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand TOMMEE TIPPEE, made or sold by JACKEL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

CPSC report 20160101-03AED-2147425206. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Oct 1, 2015, sent to the company Oct 9, 2015, published by CPSC Nov 9, 2015

The product, in the report: Tomme Tippee pink and purple sippee cup with “new” style valve SKU:5ABB4C26 UPC/EAN/ISBN:666519480193 Manufacturer #:548019 Product Weight:0.5 pounds Product Dimensions (in inches):8.1 x 7.6 x 3.3

I gave my daughter her sippy cup to drink from and she started crying saying “wwww yucky!” I took the cup from her and took a drink. What came out of the cup was a putrid taste, and I started gagging and ran to rinse my mouth out. That is when I took the cup apart and to my horror there was a greenish brown mold on the inside. After looking at reviews on amazon, I saw that I was not the only one who had this problem with the sippy cups because the valve is impossible to clean.

UPC
666519480193
Bought from
walmart, Nebraska
Bought
May 1, 2015
Where
Hastings, Nebraska: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 2, Female
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/13/2015) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is our number one priority. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and from experience we know that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. We are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback. To that end, we have spoken with the consumer and ordered replacement products to be dispatched to her and we remain appreciative of the consumer’s feedback. Additionally, our customer care team can always be contacted on the toll free number 1-877-248-6922.

CPSC report 20151001-BD6FE-2147427910. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Sep 22, 2015, sent to the company Sep 30, 2015, published by CPSC Nov 6, 2015

The product, in the report: Tommee Tippee 9+ month Sippee Cups

I have two tommee tippee sippy cups. In the lid, there is a stopper to prevent it from leaking. Tonight, while putting a cup together (i always unassemble the cups when washing and then store separately) i noticed dark inside the stopper. I immediately stopped what i was doing and cut it open. It was full of mold. Upon visiting their facebook page, i realized i am not the only consumer with this issue. Tommee Tippees response is “updated” cleaning instructions. Im sorry but the way these are designed, there is no way to fully dry them out and prevent moisture accumulation to prevent mold! Kids are going to get sick from these and they need to be pulled from the shelves! I have photos but have thrown the cups and stoppers away.

Model
9+ month sippee cup
UPC
i dont know
Serial number
i dont know
Bought from
Target
Where
newton, Iowa: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 1, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(11/13/2015) MAYBORN USA INC: Mayborn Baby and Child is a responsible manufacturer of baby products and, as you would expect, child safety is our number one priority. All products are therefore designed and tested to US and European safety standards. Prior to launch we conducted both consumer and internal lab testing of our new cups range to validate everything was in working order. The results indicated that, when used in line with instructions, there were no issues with valve performance. Furthermore, millions of our cups have been sold around the world and from experience we know that when used with recommended liquids and cleaned in line with instructions, the valve works well. However, we are committed to developing high quality products, and pride ourselves on both listening to and acting on consumer feedback. To that end, whilst we have spoken with the consumer we have been unable to ascertain additional information or recover the sippy cup as, without testing the valve we are unable to determine what caused the specific issues she experienced. Our customer care team can always be contacted on the toll free number 1-877-248-6922.

CPSC report 20150922-D8F2B-2147428152. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov
No one hurt
Made Jul 14, 2011, published by CPSC Aug 5, 2011

The product, in the report: Tommee Tippee explora Truly spill proof water bottle

I purchased Tommee Tippee Explora spill-proof water bottles on or about June 15, 2011. Within weeks my 2 year old twins were able to chew the spout of the cup completely off of the cup. Had I not been sitting with my child, I feel he could have easily swallowed and possibly choked on the spout that had come off the bottle. The product is marked for ages 18 months and up. However, in light of the fact that my son was able to chew the spout off, I have no doubt that any child within the given age range would be able to do the same. I would hate to have a child become injured because of this product

Model
explora truley spill proof water bottle
Bought from
Babies-r-us
Bought
Jun 18, 2011, about then
Where
south barrington, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Who was involved
Age 24, Male
The reporter’s relation to them
My Child
As this report names them
Brand Tommee Tippee, made or sold by MAYBORN USA INC
How badly, in CPSC’s words
Incident, No Injury

The company’s comments, in its own words

(7/29/2011) MAYBORN USA INC: The complaint is in relation to the Mayborn Baby and Child product under the brand name Tommee Tippee Explora “Truly Spill Proof Water Bottle” . This product can be identified under the product code 546018.
As we are still waiting for the product to be returned for analysis, we can only comment on the process and specifications used to ensure complete compliance to the regulations in regards to these products.
Mayborn Baby and Child Response – Product Integrity.
The truly spill proof water bottle in question has been tested and certified in accordance with 16 CFR 1500 50, 51, 52 and 53. The test methods defined within these specific standards are designed to simulate reasonable foreseeable use and abuse of toys and other articles intended for use by children up to but not over 96 months of age.
Section C of 16 CFR 1500 parts 51, 52 and 53 details the “Bite Testing” requirements for simulation of use and abuse testing. In addition to us testing internally to these standards we have also used the services of an independent test laboratory (SGS) to validate the product for compliance. The results of this compliance testing is detailed in test report SZTYR10072320TS and shows the product to be compliant with all the requirements of the regulation.
Further to the regulatory requirements under 16 CFR 1500, Mayborn Baby and Child also test this product to our own in house testing protocols which go above and beyond those defined within the regulation, These additional in house requirements are detailed in table 1 below and are intended to ensure the selection of the most suitable, reliable and durable materials for these applications.
Table 1 - Specific comparison of Mayborn Baby and Child Internal Testing requirements and the 16 CFR 1500 requirements relating to biting and tearing abuse testing.
Torque and Tension – Mayborn Internal Acceptance Criteria - Greater than 1.0NM torque and 100 Newtons in tension CFR1500,51,52 &53 Test Requirement - 0.23 to 0.45 NM torque and 44.5 to 66.8 Newtons in tension Mayborn internal testing levels are 2 to 4 times higher for torque and almost double the tension requirement of the 16 CFR 1500
Bite -
Mayborn Internal Acceptance Criteria -
Greater than 200 Newtons for a minimum of 10 cycles 90 Newtons for a minimum of 400 cycles.
CFR1500,51,52 &53 Test Requirement- CFR 1500.51 –111.5 Newtons for 1 cycle
CFR 1500.52 – 222.5 Newtons for 1 cycle
CFR 1500.53 – 445 Newtons for 1 cycle
The Mayborn product meets the CFR requirements, however Mayborn introduced additional specific tests to assess the material durability at a lower force of 90N but over 400 cycles to simulate further abuse conditions
Bite and Tear –
Mayborn Internal Acceptance Criteria - A bite force of greater than 200 Newtons is applied and a force of 90 Newtons perpendicular to the bite direction is applied, no separation of small parts is acceptable
CFR1500,51,52 &53 Test Requirement- No comparable defined criteria defined under 16 CFR 1500 Mayborn defined a specific test to simulate the child’s biting and tearing action. The product material selection must meet this requirement.
Mayborn Baby and Child have therefore considered the aspects of the 16 CFR 1500 requirements and have engineered the product to these standards. Additionally we have conducted testing which proves we have considered additional foreseeable use and abuse conditions which specifically target the ability of the product to with stand biting and tearing over time by the child
Mayborn Baby and Child Response – Product Instructions.
The product point of sale packaging carries the following statement-
“ Important instructions and contact details are included inside this pack, Please read and retain for further reference”
With the instructions for use which are indicated on the point of sale packaging there are detailed within the test specific warnings and usage instructions, these instructions include-
1. Always use the product with adult supervision. 2. Never use the soft spout as a soother. 3. Inspect before each use and pull the spout or straw in all directions. 4. Throw away at first signs of damage or weakness.
Summary
While Mayborn Baby and Child do not dispute the issue raised by the consumer to the CPSC we can confirm via external testing that the product in question complies with the requirements of 16 CFR 1500 in relation to bite abuse testing for children up to but not over 96 months. Our own internal test methods increase the acceptance criteria of the product further and introduces the requirement for multiple bite cycle testing to prove the design integrity and reliability of this product.
As a responsible manufacturer we continuously review our product design to determine if further improvements can be made and will continue to do so. However Mayborn Baby and Child must point out that for this incident to have occurred the product has been used and abused in ways greater than those defined within the CFR requirement and our own defined durability testing. In addition to these unusual usage characteristics the warnings included with the product appear not to have been fully considered by the consumer.

CPSC report 20110714-1DE07-2147477194. Submitter: Consumer Search for it on SaferProducts.gov

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