McDonald’s “Shrek Forever After 3D” Shrek, Fiona, Puss n’ Boots, Donkey Collectable Drinking Glasses

Description: McDonald's Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2010 Release #10-257 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 244-6227 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 McDonald's Recalls Movie Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Potential Cadmium Risk WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: "Shrek Forever After 3D" Collectable Drinking Glasses Units: About 12 million Manufacturer: ARC International, of Millville, NJ. Distributor: McDonald's Corp., Oakbrook, Ill. Hazard: The designs on the glasses contain cadmium. Long term exposure to cadmium can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The "Shrek Forever After 3D" collectable drinking glass are 16 ounce glasses that came in four designs, Shrek, Fiona, Puss n' Boots, and Donkey. Sold exclusively at: McDonald's restaurants nationwide from May 2010 into June 2010 for about $2. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: McDonald's is asking consumers to immediately stop using the glasses out of an abundance of caution and return the glasses to any McDonald's for a refund of $3 each. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact McDonald's toll-free at (800) 244-6227 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.mcdonalds.com Note: CPSC was made aware of issues with this product through the Office of Congresswoman Jackie Speier from California. [Learn More]