Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard
CPSC recall 07145 · announced April 3, 2007 · Dollar General Merchandising · 396,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.