CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Paperweights
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-03-20). Hazards: fire, ingestion. About 165,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02122 |
| Published | 2002-03-20 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-02 |
| Product category | Paperweights |
| Products | Paperweight |
| Firm named in the title | Dollar Tree Stores Inc. |
| Firms | Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Chesapeake, Va. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 165,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, ingestion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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."
Hazard
The paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose ingestion and flammability hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the paperweights immediately and return them to the store where purchased, for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
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