Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of: Lead
Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Why was Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of 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 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
- Key Chains
- Company
- Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
- Quantity
- About 192,000
- Sold at
- Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007 for about $1.
- Recall date
- October 4, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves key chains with a coiled cord and a metal charm with one of the following engraved words: "wisdom", "truth", "believe", "love", "hope", or "dream". The key chains were sold on a cardboard tab with floral designs and the words "Metal Keyring" and "$1" on the front.