CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants
Published: May 12, 2005Recall ID: 05171Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Heart-Shaped Pendant
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Dollar-General-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Metal-Heart-Shaped-Pendants- |
| Title | CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e75fb0490a35482b91835b2fe5076a1e.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Pendant |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Heart-Shaped Pendant |
| Products › Type | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products › Category I D | 1900 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 80,000 |
| Recall I D | 2928 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar General stores nationwide, from May 2003 through April 2005, for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2005-05-12T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. |
| Recall Number | 05171 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |