Dunkin' Donuts Recalls Glow Sticks Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazards
Recalled October 17, 2007 · CPSC recall 08030 · Dunkin' Donuts
Hazard
The recalled glow sticks are not properly labeled to warn consumers that the cap and lanyard can detach, posing a choking hazard. Additionally, the lanyard poses a strangulation hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled glow sticks away from young children and return them to any Dunkin' Donuts for a free donut.
Units
About 1 million
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The pink and orange glow sticks were given away free with purchases of donuts.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled glow sticks away from young children and return them to any Dunkin' Donuts for a free donut.
Contact
For additional information, contact Dunkin' Donuts at (800) 859-5339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.DunkinDonuts.com
Product
Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts)
Distributed by
Dunkin' Donuts LLC, of Canton, Mass.
Retailers
Dunkin' Donuts stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007. They were a free giveaway with the purchase of donuts.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →