CPSC recall 08-030, announced October 17, 2007, covers Dunkin' Donuts Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts) (about 1 million units). The recalled glow sticks are not properly labeled to warn consumers that the cap and lanyard can detach, posing a choking hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled glow sticks away from young children and return them to any Dunkin' Donuts for a free donut. Recall contact: call (800) 859-5339, or go to www.DunkinDonuts.com.
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Which products are included?
The pink and orange glow sticks were given away free with purchases of donuts.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled glow sticks away from young children and return them to any Dunkin' Donuts for a free donut.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-030
- Units
- About 1 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dunkin' Donuts stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007. They were a free giveaway with the purchase of donuts.
- Distributor
- Dunkin' Donuts LLC, of Canton, Mass.
Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts)
CPSC product type: Toy Miscellaneous
Recall contact information
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
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