CPSCApril 3, 2007

Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for: Lead

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

Why was Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Metal Key Chains
Company
Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Quantity
About 396,000
Sold at
Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25.
Recall date
April 3, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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