Dollar General Corp. Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants

Dollar General Corp. Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2005 Release #05-171 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 678-9258 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Heart-Shaped Pendant Units: About 80,000 Distributor/Retailer: Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. 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. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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 at: Dollar General stores nationwide from May 2003 through April 2005 for about $1. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund. 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