Dollar General Toy trucks
The toy truck's remote control can short circuit, causing it to overheat and posing fire and burn hazards.
- Fire
- Burn
- About 27,000 units
- 5 reports
- Refund
Brand
Dollar General recalls
6 official CPSC notices naming Dollar General, 1996–2016, across children & toys, clothing & accessories and grills & fireplaces.
Dollar General recalls at a glance
- recall notices
- 6
- units recalled, at least
- 571,600
- incident reports
- 5
- brands
- 3
Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 4 of 6 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.
- Product types
- Toys & play sets (3), Jewelry (2)
- Hazards identified
- Burn, Choking, Fire, Ingestion
- Categories
- Children & Toys, Clothing & Accessories, Grills & Fireplaces
- Latest notice
- February 4, 2016
- Earliest notice
- November 13, 1996
Dollar General toy recalls
3 notices where the recalled products are toys & play sets.
Dolgencorp Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets
The orange tips located at the end of the toy guns' barrels, which are designed to distinguish them from real guns, can easily be removed from the barrels, posing a choking hazard to children.
- Choking
- About 9,600 units
- No incidents reported
- Choking
Dollar General jewelry recalls
2 notices where the recalled products are jewelry.
Dollar General Necklace and Earring Sets
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Ingestion
- About 455,000 units
- No incidents reported
Dollar General Heart-Shaped Pendant
The recalled heart-shaped pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
- Poisoning
- About 80,000 units
- No incidents reported
Other Dollar General recalls
Dollar General notices outside the product types above.
- Fire
- Burn
Dollar General recall phone numbers, websites and email addresses
The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.
- Dollar General Toy trucks800-678-9258www.dollargeneral.comcustsv@dollargeneral.com
- Dolgencorp Special Forces and Police SWAT Toy Gun Sets(800) 678-9258www.dollargeneral.com
- Dollar General Necklace and Earring Sets(800) 678-9258www.dollargeneral.com
- Dollar General Heart-Shaped Pendant(800) 678-9258www.dollargeneral.com
Dollar General recall questions
How many Dollar General recalls are there?
As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 6 recall notices naming Dollar General consumer products between 1996 and 2016, covering at least 571,600 units.
Has Dollar General had a recall in 2026?
No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Dollar General consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced February 4, 2016 (CPSC 16-092).
What products has Dollar General recalled?
Toys & play sets (3), jewelry (2) and 1 other notice.
What is the largest Dollar General recall?
“CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry” (CPSC 05-278), announced September 22, 2005: about 455,000 units.
How do I check if my Dollar General product is recalled?
Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.
How do I contact Dollar General about a recall?
Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Dollar General notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Dollar General Toy trucks (CPSC 16-092), call 800-678-9258, go to www.dollargeneral.com and email custsv@dollargeneral.com.