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

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionApr 3, 2007
Recalled Metal Key Chains
Recalled Metal Key Chains
Recalled Metal Key Chain
Recalled Metal Key Chain
Recalled Metal Key Chains
Recalled Metal Key Chains

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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 & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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