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

Recalled April 3, 2007 · CPSC recall 07145

Hazard

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

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.

Units

About 396,000

Incidents / injuries

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product

Metal Key Chains

Imported by

Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.

Retailers

Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →