Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard
Metal Key Chains
Date of Recall
2007-04-03CPSC Release Number
07-145Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 678-9258Units
About 396,000Importer
Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.Sold By
Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25.Problem/Hazard
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.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.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.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.comRecall Comments
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