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

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionOct 4, 2007
Recalled Key Chains
Recalled Key Chains
Recalled Key Chains
Recalled 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 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 on

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

Contact the company

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 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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