Recalls / 2007-04-03

Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard

07145 · Recalled 2007-04-03 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves three styles of metal key chains including a flip flop design, dangling charms and a letter. The flip flop charms were sold in purple, yellow and aqua blue and have a flower at the top. Charms on the dangling-style key chain include a cross, flower, shamrock, and a heart that hangs from a short silver chain. The letter-style key chain is a silver metal letter in the English alphabet. The words "KeyChain" and "Dollar General $1.25" are printed on the front of the packaging for each style.

Hazards

The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these key chains away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Metal Key Chains		About 396,000

Parties

Importer: Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Made in: China
Sold at: Dollar General from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Dollar General Corp. at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com

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Source: CPSC recall 07145. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.