Dollar General Frankenstein Tumblers

Description: Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2007 Release #08-007 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 678-9258 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Frankenstein Tumblers Units: About 63,000 Importer: 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: China 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 [Learn More]