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CPSCRecalled Mar 20, 2002 · #02122

CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Paperweights

Hazard

The paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose ingestion and flammability hazards to consumers.

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Description

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."

Product details

Product
Paperweight
Type
Paperweights
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
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.
Made in
China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice