CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants
CPSC recall 05171 · announced May 12, 2005 · Dollar General · 80,000 units affected
The product
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 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide, 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: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.