CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants
Recalled May 12, 2005 · CPSC recall 05171 · Dollar General
Hazard
The recalled heart-shaped pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy
Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund.
Units
About 80,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The heart-shaped pendant is silver-colored, ribbed on the front, hollow on the back, and hangs on a pink suede cord with a silver-colored clasp.
What to do
Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund.
Contact
Contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
Product
Heart-Shaped Pendant
Distributed by
Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Retailers
Dollar General stores nationwide, from May 2003 through April 2005, for about $1.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →