# CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Metal Heart-Shaped Pendants
> **CPSC recall** · 2005-05-12 · 05171 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 05171
- **Date:** 2005-05-12
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Heart-Shaped Pendant

## Hazards

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.

## Retailer(s)

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

## Country of manufacture

China

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Dollar-General-Corp-Announce-Recall-of-Metal-Heart-Shaped-Pendants-)
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