Dollar General Corp. · Recalled
CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants
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.
- Units
- About 80,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Dollar General stores nationwide, from May 2003 through April 2005, for about $1.
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAY 12 2005; last revised OCT 04 2024.