June 4, 2010: McDonald's Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses

by BabyZone Editors

Recall Reason

Many styles of the glasses are included in this recall. Image here represents just two.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with ARC International, of Millville, New Jersey and McDonald's Corp., of Oakbrook, Illinois, have recalled about 12 million "Shrek Forever After 3D" collectible drinking glasses.

The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long-term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported. McDonald's is asking consumers to immediately stop using the glass out of an abundance of caution.

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Click here to see the official recall.

"Shrek Forever After 3D" collectable drinking glasses are 16-ounce glasses that came in four designs: Shrek, Fiona, Puss n' Boots, and Donkey.

The glasses sold exclusively at McDonald's restaurants nationwide from May 2010 into June 2010 for about $2.

The glasses were manufactured in the United States

Whom to Contact

For additional information, contact McDonald's toll-free at (800) 244-6227 between 9 AM and 5 PM CST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.mcdonalds.com for additional instructions on how to obtain a full refund.

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