CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-171

Date: May 11, 2005

Product Name: Heart-Shaped Pendant

Recall 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 Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 80,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

China