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McDonald's Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk
Recalled June 4, 2010 · CPSC recall 10257 · McDonald's
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.
Units
About 12 million
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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.
What to do
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.
Contact
For additional information, contact McDonald's toll-free at (800) 244-6227 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.mcdonalds.com
Product
Shrek Forever After 3D Collectable Drinking Glasses
Manufacturer(s)
ARC International, of Millville, NJ.
Distributed by
McDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill.
Retailers
McDonald's restaurants nationwide from May 2010 into June 2010 for about $2.
Made in
United States
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →