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Recalled Pink and Orange Glow Stick (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.
About 1 million
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.
Recall Details
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 million
Distributor: 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: China
Remedy: 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.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled glow sticks away from young children and return them to any Dunkin' Donuts for a free donut.
None reported.
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