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Product recall · CPSCOctober 4, 2007Highest risk
Dollar General Tumblers
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take these tumblers away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
The product
The recall includes green, plastic, Frankenstein head-shaped tumblers.
Details
- Units affected
- About 63,000
- Recall date
- October 4, 2007
- Brand
- Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Dollar General stores nationwide in September 2007 for about $1.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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