Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08007 · announced October 4, 2007 · Dollar General Merchandising · 63,000 units affected
The product
The recall includes green, plastic, Frankenstein head-shaped tumblers.
The hazard
Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take these tumblers away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide in September 2007 for about $1.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.