Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-04-03). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 396,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07145 |
| Published | 2007-04-03 |
| Last updated | 2014-06-12 |
| Product category | Key Rings/Chains |
| Products | Metal Key Chains |
| Firm named in the title | Dollar General |
| Firms | Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 396,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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