The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08007·Announced 2007-10-04

Dollar General Recalls Frankenstein Tumblers for Lead Paint Violation

Dollar General is recalling approximately 63,000 Frankenstein-shaped tumblers because the surface paint on the eyes may contain high levels of lead, violating federal standards.

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 (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Dollar General Merchandising Inc. is recalling approximately 63,000 green, plastic, Frankenstein head-shaped tumblers. The recall was initiated because the surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

These tumblers were sold at Dollar General stores nationwide in September 2007 for about $1. The products were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with these tumblers.

Consumers should immediately take these tumblers away from young children. They should return the products to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product. For additional information, consumers can contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dollargeneral.com.

The recalled product

Product
Frankenstein Tumblers
Manufacturer
Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Toys
Hazard
Affected units
63,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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