Heart-Shaped Pendant

CPSC Recall #05-171 — May 11, 2005

Recall #05-171 Date: May 11, 2005 Remedy: Refund

Product

Heart-Shaped Pendant

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.

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.

Remedy

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

Units Affected

About 80,000

Sold At

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

Manufactured In

China