Golden Link Recalls Fantastic Four Cups and Captain America Popcorn Containers
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Golden Link is recalling about 55,350 Fantastic Four drinking cups and Captain America popcorn helmet containers with LED lights due to a battery ingestion hazard.
What this CPSC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by CPSC on August 8, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Golden Link is recalling Fantastic Four Invisible Woman and Human Torch Drinking Cups and Captain America Popcorn Helmet Containers with LED lights because the products contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. The products violate the mandatory standard for consumer products with button cell batteries and do not bear the warning labels required by Reese's Law.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves about 55,350 Fantastic Four Invisible Woman (blue) and Human Torch (red) Drinking Cups and Captain America Popcorn Helmet Containers (navy blue and silver, about 85 ounces). The Fantastic Four cups were sold at AMC movie theaters nationwide from March 2025 through April 2025 for about $15. The Captain America containers were sold at AMC Theaters, Cobb Theaters, Drive in Group, El Capitan EVO Cinemas, Goldenlink, GQT Movies, Harkins, Independent Theatre, Maya Cinemas, Reading, West Wind, Escape and Zurich Group nationwide from February through August 2025 for about $30. No model numbers or UPCs are provided.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Golden Link for a refund. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the product and send a photo showing proof of disposal to productrecall@goldenlinkinc.com to receive a refund. Button cell batteries should be disposed of or recycled following local hazardous waste procedures. Contact Golden Link online at https://goldenlinknorthamerica.com or by email at productrecall@goldenlinkinc.com.
Why This Matters
Swallowed button cell batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns, and death.
Source
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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