Tuesday, October 07, 2008

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

Released: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 by CPSC

Apr

3

2007
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 396,000 Metal Key Chains. The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

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Recall Details

Product

Metal Key Chains

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.

Hazards

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

Incidents

None reported.

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.


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