[Recalled] Paperweight — The recalled paperweights were sold in four varieties: SHAPE LENGTH INTERIOR Py… | CPSC 2002-03-20
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Recall details
| Product | Paperweight |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 02122 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 20 March 2002 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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." Hazards: The paperweights can leak petroleum distillates, which can pose ingestion and flammability hazards to consumers.
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