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Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

  • Recalled Key Chains
  • Recalled Key Chains
Name of Product:
Key Chains
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
October 04, 2007
Units:

About 192,000

Consumer 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 website at www.dollargeneral.com.

Recall Details

Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 192,000 Key Chains. The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Name of Product: Key Chains

Units: About 192,000

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

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

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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.

Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

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 at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollargeneral.com.

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007 for about $1.
Importer(s):

Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
08-009

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