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CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants

Date: May 12, 2005
Company: Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.

Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report