CPSC2005-05-12
CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants
Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
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.
Sold at
Dollar General stores nationwide, from May 2003 through April 2005, for about $1.
Affected count
About 80,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Heart-Shaped Pendant
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Dollar-General-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Metal-Heart-Shaped-Pendants-Don't want to check this manually?
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