McDonald's Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk
CPSC recall 10257 · announced June 4, 2010 · Arc · 12 units affected
The product
The "Shrek Forever After 3D" collectable drinking glass are 16-ounce glasses that came in four designs, Shrek, Fiona, Puss n' Boots, and Donkey.
The hazard
The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: McDonald's restaurants nationwide from May 2010 into June 2010 for about $2.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.