Overview
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and importer Golden Link issued a recall on July 31, 2026 for about 55,350 Captain America popcorn helmet containers and Fantastic Four drinking cups because their button-cell or coin batteries can be accessed by children.
- The recalled items were sold at AMC and multiple other theater chains in 2025, with Fantastic Four cups sold March–April 2025 for about $15 and Captain America helmet buckets sold February–August 2025 for about $30.
- Medical experts warn that swallowed button batteries can lodge in the esophagus and create an electric current that causes severe chemical burns within hours, potentially leading to perforation, airway damage, or death.
- Golden Link and the CPSC tell consumers to stop using the products, dispose of them safely, email a photo showing proof of disposal to productrecall@goldenlinkinc.com to receive a refund, and to discard batteries separately following local hazardous-waste rules.
- The recall cites violations of the mandatory 2023 battery-labeling standard known as Reese's Law, and it highlights how widespread, light-up theatrical souvenirs can amplify safety risks and trigger closer enforcement and industry changes.