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CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Paperweights

Recall 02-122 · March 20, 2002

What to doConsumers should stop using the paperweights immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
02-122 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 20, 2002
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Paperweight
Hazard
Fire and burn, Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burnChoking and ingestion
Units
About 165,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
September 2, 2025

What was recalled

The recalled paperweights were sold in four varieties: SHAPE LENGTH INTERIOR Pyramid 3 inches long, 3 inches wide and 3 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or hearts floating in clear liquid Pyramid With a Heart 2 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquid Heart 2 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquid Double Heart 3 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquid All four varieties of paperweights have a label on the bases that reads, "817718*** OFSC3*** DOLLAR TREE DIST. *** MADE IN CHINA ***K's Collection."

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Paperweight · About 165,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide sold the paperweights, from August 2000 through September 2000, for about $1.; Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumer contact

For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Paperweight (About 165,000 units). The recalled paperweights were sold in four varieties: SHAPE LENGTH INTERIOR Pyramid 3 inches long, 3 inches wide and 3 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or hearts floating in clear liquid Pyramid With a Heart 2 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquid Heart 2 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquid Double Heart 3 1/2 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches high Sailboats floating in blue and clear liquid or multicolored hearts floating in clear liquid All four varieties of paperweights have a label on the bases that reads, "817718*** OFSC3*** DOLLAR TREE DIST.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn, Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the paperweights immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.

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