Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Frankenstein Tumblers

Date of Recall
2007-10-04

CPSC Release Number
08-007

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 678-9258

Units
About 63,000

Importer
Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.

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

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
The recall includes green, plastic, Frankenstein head-shaped tumblers.

Remedy
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 Web site at www.dollargeneral.com

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