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

U.S. CPSCChemicalDamage to hearingMay 12, 2005
Recalled Pendant
Recalled Pendant

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

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

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

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Dollar General stores nationwide, from May 2003 through April 2005, for about $1.

Contact the company

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

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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