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

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Name of Product:
Heart-Shaped Pendant
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.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
May 12, 2005
Units:

About 80,000

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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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

 

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Dollar General stores nationwide from May 2003 through April 2005 for about $1.
Distributor(s):
Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
05-171

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