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

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…

Recall #: 05171
Affected scope: About 80,000

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Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. recalled The heart-shaped pendant is silver-colored, ribbed on the front, hollow on the back, and ….

CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants was recalled by Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. in May 12, 2005. Reason: The recalled heart-shaped pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to yo…. Remedy: Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to D…. Verify recall #05171 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled heart-shaped pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to yo….

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agency class: May 12, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05171 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	05171
Date reported	May 12, 2005
Date initiated	May 12, 2005
Recalling firm	Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Affected scope	About 80,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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.. Recalled by Dollar General Corp., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.. Units affected: About 80,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 12, 2005. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05171.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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