Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recall 08-007 · October 4, 2007 · Dollar General

What to doConsumers should immediately take these tumblers away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number: 08-007 (CPSC)
Recall date: October 4, 2007
Brand: Dollar General
Category: Candles and household goods
Products: Frankenstein Tumblers
Hazard: Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard type: Poisoning and toxic substances
Units: About 63,000
Made in: China
Last updated by CPSC: May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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

Is my product affected?

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

Frankenstein Tumblers · About 63,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Dollar General stores nationwide in September 2007 for about $1.; Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn..

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

Recall history and context

Dollar General appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Dollar General recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Frankenstein Tumblers (About 63,000 units). The recall includes green, plastic, Frankenstein head-shaped tumblers.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take these tumblers away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.