CPSC2005-09-22
CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry
Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund.
Sold at
Dollar General Stores nationwide, from May 2005 through August 2005, for between $1 and $3.
Affected count
About 455,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Necklace and Earring Sets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Dollar-General-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Costume-JewelryDon't want to check this manually?
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