CPSC Recall in 2007: Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 08-007

Date: October 03, 2007

Product Name: Frankenstein Tumblers

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 63,000 Frankenstein Tumblers. 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.Name of Product: Frankenstein TumblersUnits: About 63,000Importer: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.Hazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall includes green, plastic, Frankenstein head-shaped tumblers.Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide in September 2007 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take these tumblers away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.Consumer 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 website at www.dollargeneral.com.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 63,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Dollar General stores nationwide in September 2007 for about $1.

Manufactured In:

China