She filed complaints with the state Consumer Protection Department and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
“It was terrifying,’’ said Stephan, 40, of the eastern Connecticut town of Ledyard. “It was the most horrible thing to have happen to your kid. We don’t want any other parent going through this.’’
She didn’t call 911 or take her son to a doctor because he appeared to be fine afterward, she said, but filed a complaint online that night.
McDonald’s issued a statement yesterday saying that the toy was evaluated at an independent laboratory and determined to be safe for children and in compliance with federal requirements. The “Airbender’’ promotion ended July 22, the company said.
McDonald’s recalled nearly 12 million “Shrek’’ drinking glasses two months ago because they were tainted with cadmium, a known carcinogen.
The CPSC is looking into Stephan’s complaint, said Kim Dulic, an agency spokeswoman, declining to comment in detail.
Connecticut Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell Jr. is asking the safety agency to determine quickly whether the toy should be recalled.
