McDonald's Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-06-04). Hazards: chemical. About 12,000,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10257 |
| Published | 2010-06-04 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Dishes/Glassware/Eating Utensils |
| Products | Shrek Forever After 3D Collectable Drinking Glasses |
| Firm named in the title | McDonald's |
| Firms | ARC International, of Millville, NJ. (manufacturer); McDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 12,000,000 |
| Hazard classes | chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | McDonald's restaurants nationwide from May 2010 into June 2010 for about $2. |
Description
The "Shrek Forever After 3D" collectable drinking glass are 16-ounce glasses that came in four designs, Shrek, Fiona, Puss n' Boots, and Donkey.
Hazard
The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
McDonald's is asking consumers to immediately stop using the glasses out of an abundance of caution and return the glasses to any McDonald's for a refund of $3 each.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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