McDonald's Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-257 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 4, 2010
- Brand
- McDonald's
- Category
- Candles and household goods
- Products
- Shrek Forever After 3D Collectable Drinking Glasses
- Hazard
- Potential Cadmium Risk
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 12 million
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
The "Shrek Forever After 3D" collectable drinking glass are 16-ounce glasses that came in four designs, Shrek, Fiona, Puss n' Boots, and Donkey.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Shrek Forever After 3D Collectable Drinking Glasses · About 12 million units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: McDonald's restaurants nationwide from May 2010 into June 2010 for about $2.; ARC International, of Millville, NJ.; McDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill..
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
Recall history and context
McDonald's appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all McDonald's recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Shrek Forever After 3D Collectable Drinking Glasses (About 12 million units). The "Shrek Forever After 3D" collectable drinking glass are 16-ounce glasses that came in four designs, Shrek, Fiona, Puss n' Boots, and Donkey.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Potential Cadmium Risk.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.