CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2005-05-12

CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants

05171 · Recalled 2005-05-12 · CPSC page

Recalled Pendant
Recalled Pendant

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Heart-Shaped PendantAbout 80,000

Parties

Distributor
Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Made in
China
Sold at
Dollar General, from May 2003 through April 2005, for about $1.

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

Source: CPSC recall 05171. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.