Recalls this week include McDonald’s Shrek glasses, Maytag dishwashers

Recalls this week: Shrek glasses, Dishwashers

NEW YORK — Among the recalled items this week are McDonald’s drinking glasses with Shrek figures on them containing cadmium in the paint, and more than a million dishwashers from Whirlpool Corp.’s Maytag division that could catch on fire.

Here are the highlights of recalled items this week:

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MCDONALD’S SHREK DRINKING GLASSES

DETAILS: Recalled are 16-ounce glasses being sold for about $2 each at McDonald’s restaurants as part of a promotional campaign for the movie “Shrek Forever After.” They were available in four designs depicting the characters Shrek, Princess Fiona, Puss in Boots and Donkey. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers to immediately stop using the glasses. McDonald’s said it would post instructions on its website next week regarding refunds. Glass are manufactured by ARC International of Millville, N.J., the glasses were to be sold from May 21 into June.

WHY: Cadmium has been discovered in the painted design on the glasses. Cadmium is a known carcinogen that research shows also can cause bone softening and severe kidney problems. In the case of the Shrek-themed glassware, the potential danger would be long-term exposure to low levels of cadmium, which could leach from the paint onto a child’s hand, then enter the body if the child puts that unwashed hand to his or her mouth.

INCIDENTS: None reported

HOW MANY: 12 million

FOR MORE: Call 800-244-6227; visit www.mcdonalds.com/glasses

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IKEA MATTRESSES

DETAILS: IKEA Sultan Heidal spring mattresses, manufactured in Mexico and distributed by IKEA Home Furnishings of Conshohocken, Pa. They were sold at IKEA stores around the country between June 2007 and April 2010.

WHY: They don’t meet federal fire prevention standards

INJURIES: None reported

HOW MANY: 1,900

FOR MORE: Call 888-966-4532; visit www.ikea-usa.com or www.cpsc.gov.

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ANIMAL CRACKERS GIANT STACKING TOYS

DETAILS: Animal Crackers Giant Stacking Toys, made in China and manufactured by One Step Ahead of Lake Bluff, Ill. They were sold through One Step Ahead’s catalog and on its website from October 2008 through April 2010.

WHY: The toy’s fabric covering on its center pole can come apart at the seam and expose the foam material inside. The foam material poses choking and aspiration hazards to children.

INCIDENTS: No injuries have been reported, but the firm has received one report of a 10-month-old child mouthing the toy’s foam material

HOW MANY: 2,700

FOR MORE: Call 866-271-4536; visit www.onestepahead.com or www.cpsc.gov.

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MAYTAG DISHWASHERS

DETAILS: Dishwashers manufactured by Whirlpool Corp.’s Maytag unit with plastic tubs carrying the Maytag, Amana, Jenn-Air, Admiral, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand names. They were made with black, bisque, white, silver and stainless steel front panels and sold at department and appliance stores nationwide from February 2006 through April 2010. They cost between $250 and $900. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it.

WHY: An electrical malfunction in the heating element can cause a fire.

INCIDENTS: No injuries reported, but Whirlpool has received 12 reports of electrical failures leading to fires and damage.

HOW MANY: 1.7 million

FOR MORE: Call 800-544-5513; visit www.repair.maytag.com or www.cpsc.gov.

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CIPROFLOXACIN, METRONIDAZOLE, ONDANSETRON DRUGS

DETAILS: Claris Lifesciences is recalling Ciprofloxacin Inj. USP 200 mg/100 mL (NDC 36000-008-24); Ciprofloxacin Inj. USP 400 mg/200 mL (NDC 36000-009-24); Metronidazole Inj. USP 500 mg/100 ml (NDC 36000-001-24); and Ondansetron in 5 percent Dextrose Inj. 32 mg/50 mL (36000-014-06).

The recalled drugs were distributed to hospitals, wholesalers and distributors around the country.

WHY: The packaging could be contaminated.

INCIDENTS: No adverse reactions have been reported

HOW MANY: All lots of the specified drugs.

FOR MORE: Call 877-725-2747; visit www.clarislifesciences.com/Claris_USA/index.asp.

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NIGHT TRAIN AMPLIFIER CARRYING CASES

DETAILS: Nylon Night Train amplifier carrying cases. They were sold with Night Train guitar amplifiers. They were made in Vietnam and imported by VOX Amplification, of Melville, N.Y., and sold at music instrument stores nationwide and online from April 2009 to April 2010.

WHY: The clasp on the shoulder strap is defective, possibly allowing the amplifier to fall and posing a risk of injury to consumers.

INCIDENTS: There have been two reports of the clasps failing. No injuries have been reported.

HOW MANY: 4,200

FOR MORE: Call (800) 645-3188; visit: www.voxamps.com or www.cpsc.gov.