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Product Recall Number: 08-007

Why was Frankenstein Tumblers recalled?

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.

Frankenstein Tumblers
Here's product recall specific data for Frankenstein Tumblers.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-007

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-03

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Frankenstein Tumblers

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 63,000 Frankenstein Tumblers. 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.Name of Product: Frankenstein TumblersUnits: About 63,000Importer: 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: ChinaRemedy: 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 website at www.dollargeneral.com.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: About 63,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • 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.

  • Sold At: Dollar General stores nationwide in September 2007 for about $1.

  • Importers: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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