Recalls / 2002-03-20

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Paperweights

02122 · Recalled 2002-03-20 · CPSC page

Pyramid-shaped Paperweight with Inner Heart

Description

The recalled paperweights were sold in four varieties: SHAPE LENGTH INTERIOR Pyramid 3 inches long, 3 inches wide and 3 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or hearts floating in clear liquid Pyramid With a Heart 2 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquid Heart 2 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquid Double Heart 3 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquid All four varieties of paperweights have a label on the bases that reads, "817718*** OFSC3*** DOLLAR TREE DIST. *** MADE IN CHINA ***K's Collection."

Hazards

The paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose ingestion and flammability hazards to consumers.

Reported injuries

CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the paperweights immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Paperweight		About 165,000

Parties

Importer: Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Made in: China
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, Dollar Bills retail sold the paperweights, from August 2000 through September 2000, for about $1.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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Source: CPSC recall 02122. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.