Safety regulator, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants
Recall 05171 · May 12, 2005 · Dollar General Corp.
80,000
units affected
80,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05171
- Date
- May 12, 2005
- Company
- Dollar General Corp.
- Units affected
- 80,000
- Product
- Heart-Shaped Pendant
- Product type
- Costume/Children's Jewelry
- Hazard
- Poisoning
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar General stores nationwide, from May 2003 through April 2005, for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled heart-shaped pendant?
Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund.
What is 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.