Product Recall Number: 08-030
Why was Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts) recalled?
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.
Product Recall Number: 08-030
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-10-16
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts)
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dunkin' Donuts LLC, of Canton, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 1 million Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts). 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.Name of Product: Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts)Units: About 1 millionDistributor: Dunkin' Donuts LLC, of Canton, Mass.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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The pink and orange glow sticks were given away free with purchases of donuts.Sold at: Dunkin' Donuts stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007. They were a free giveaway with the purchase of donuts.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled glow sticks away from young children and return them to any Dunkin' Donuts for a free donut.Consumer 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 website at www.DunkinDonuts.com.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 1 million
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled glow sticks away from young children and return them to any Dunkin' Donuts for a free donut.
Sold At: Dunkin' Donuts stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007. They were a free giveaway with the purchase of donuts.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Dunkin' Donuts LLC, of Canton, Mass.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed