Dollar Tree to Pay $190,000 for Selling Recalled Children's Products

Washington Attorney General Announces Legally Binding Resolution

Company to Improve Testing Procedures for Children's Items

In a significant development, Dollar Tree Stores has agreed to pay $190,000 and implement stricter testing protocols for children's products as part of a legally binding resolution with the Washington State Attorney General's Office.

The agreement follows an investigation that revealed that Dollar Tree, the parent company of Greenbrier International Inc., continued to sell children's products containing high levels of lead and cadmium despite being aware of safety concerns.

According to the resolution, Dollar Tree has agreed to:

• Pay $190,000 in civil penalties and attorney's fees
• Develop and implement a comprehensive testing program for children's products
• Train employees on product safety requirements
• Immediately remove and destroy any recalled children's products

The Attorney General's Office commended Dollar Tree for its cooperation and commitment to improving its product safety practices. This resolution demonstrates the state's ongoing efforts to protect consumers, particularly vulnerable children, from unsafe products.