Dunkin' Donuts Recalls Glow Sticks Due to Choking and Strangulation Hazards

Q: "Was Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts) recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #08030 was issued on 2007-10-17. 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."

Source: CPSC Recall #08030

Recall Date

2007-10-17

Manufacturer

Dunkin' Donuts LLC, of Canton, Mass.

Units Affected

About 1 million

Products Involved

Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts)

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled glow sticks away from young children and return them to any Dunkin' Donuts for a free donut.

Reported Injuries

None reported.

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

Full Recall Description

The pink and orange glow sticks were given away free with purchases of donuts.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28