CPSCGeneral Alert
Dunkin' Donuts Recalls Glow Sticks Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazards
Published: October 17, 2007Recall ID: 08030Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
The pink and orange glow sticks were given away free with purchases of donuts.
Affected Products
Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Dunkin-Donuts-Recalls-Glow-Sticks-Due-to-Choking-and-Strangulation-Hazards |
| Title | Dunkin' Donuts Recalls Glow Sticks Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazards |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a107cce6f1954d5b8eb89f623226b2af.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Glow Stick |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts) |
| Products › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1 million |
| Recall I D | 4046 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled glow sticks away from young children and return them to any Dunkin' Donuts for a free donut. |
| Retailers › Name | Dunkin' Donuts stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007. They were a free giveaway with the purchase of donuts. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | The pink and orange glow sticks were given away free with purchases of donuts. |
| Distributors › Name | Dunkin' Donuts LLC, of Canton, Mass. |
| Recall Number | 08030 |
| 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 Web site at www.DunkinDonuts.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |