The recall is on the sippy cups with the one piece white valve. The valve can get moldy and then the kiddos get sick. The company will replace your cups with a new safer version with an easier to clean and dry two piece valve.
https://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Tommee-Tippee-Sippee-Cups-Recalled-by-Mayborn-USA/
Re: Tommee Tippee Sippy Cup recall
I totally agree with you, rubbish cup indeed!