HydroJug Recall: Kids’ Tumblers Pulled Over Dangerous Choking Hazard
HydroJug recall effects about 17,000 of its 14‑ounce children’s sport tumblers after reports that the rivets on the handles can loosen and fall off. Those little pieces aren’t just annoying — they’re small enough to become choking hazards. Parents thought they were buying safe, fun cups, but now they’re being told to stop using them immediately.
What Went Wrong
The HydroJug recall is for tumblers that were sold in spring 2025 in patterns like Cowgirl, Daisy Checkers, Dinosaur, Sport, and Bows. On the bottom, under the rubber boot, you’ll either see the serial number 235010 or no serial number at all. That’s how you know you’ve got one of the recalled cups.
HydroJug received more than 650 complaints about rivets coming loose and handles detaching. No injuries have been reported yet, but the risk is serious enough for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to step in.
Where They Were Available
The recalled tumblers were sold both online and in stores. They were available through HydroJug’s own website, Amazon, and a mix of sporting goods and general retailers.
What Families Should Do
If you’ve got one of these tumblers, stop using it right away. HydroJug is offering free replacement lids to fix the problem. To get one, you’ll need to provide your order details and photos of the tumbler bottom and lid. It’s a bit of a hassle, but it’s better than risking a choking incident.
Cute Patterns, Loose Rivets
HydroJug leaned hard into playful designs to make these tumblers appealing, but what good is a cowgirl print if the hardware can pop off like party favors? Selling products for kids means the basics — like rivets staying put — should be locked down. Parents shouldn’t have to worry about whether a cup handle is going to turn into a hazard.
HydroJug Recall Reminds Us
The HydroJug recall is another reminder that even everyday items can carry hidden risks. If you’ve got one of these tumblers, take the recall seriously, get the replacement parts, and move on. Safety matters more than style, and no pattern is worth the risk.
