Paperweight
CPSC Recall #02-122 — March 19, 2002
Product
Paperweight
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 165,000 paperweights. The recalled paperweights were sold in four varieties:SHAPELENGTHINTERIORPyramid3 inches long, 3 inches wide and 3 inches highSailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or hearts floating in clear liquidPyramid with inner Heart2 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches highSailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquidHeart2 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches highSailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquidDouble Heart3 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches highSailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquidAll four varieties of paperweights have a label on the bases that reads, "817718*** OFSC3*** DOLLAR TREE DIST. *** MADE IN CHINA ***K's Collection."The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection, referred this matter to CPSC.
Hazard
The paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose ingestion and flammability hazards to consumers.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the paperweights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Units Affected
165,000
Sold At
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.