The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·02122·Announced 2002-03-20

Dollar Tree Recalls Paperweights Due to Petroleum Distillate Leak Risk

Dollar Tree is recalling approximately 165,000 paperweights because they may leak petroleum distillates, posing ingestion and flammability hazards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (flammability and ingestion hazards) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling approximately 165,000 paperweights sold nationwide from August 2000 through September 2000. The recalled items were sold in four varieties: Pyramid, Pyramid With a Heart, Heart, and Double Heart. These paperweights feature sailboats or hearts floating in liquid and bear a label on the base reading "817718*** OFSC3*** DOLLAR TREE DIST. *** MADE IN CHINA ***K's Collection." The paperweights were sold at Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores for about $1.

The recall is being conducted because the paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which pose ingestion and flammability hazards to consumers. CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. have not received any reports of incidents or injuries; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Consumers should stop using the paperweights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Paperweight
Manufacturer
Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Decor
Hazard
Affected units
165,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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