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CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Paperweights

U.S. CPSCIngestionMar 20, 2002
Pyramid-shaped Paperweight with Inner Heart
Pyramid-shaped Paperweight with Inner Heart
Double Heart-shaped Paperweight
Double Heart-shaped Paperweight
Heart-shaped Paperweight
Heart-shaped Paperweight
Pyramid-shaped Paperweight
Pyramid-shaped Paperweight

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose ingestion and flammability hazards to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the paperweights immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Product description

The recalled paperweights were sold in four varieties: SHAPE LENGTH INTERIOR Pyramid 3 inches long, 3 inches wide and 3 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or hearts floating in clear liquid Pyramid With a Heart 2 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquid Heart 2 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquid Double Heart 3 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquid All four varieties of paperweights have a label on the bases that reads, "817718*** OFSC3*** DOLLAR TREE DIST. *** MADE IN CHINA ***K's Collection."

Sold on

Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide sold the paperweights, from August 2000 through September 2000, for about $1.

Contact the company

For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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