The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07145·Announced 2007-04-03

Dollar General Recalls Metal Key Chains for Lead Poisoning Hazard

Dollar General is recalling approximately 396,000 metal key chains sold nationwide from December 2005 to January 2007 because they contain high levels of lead, posing a poisoning risk to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Dollar General Merchandising, Inc. is recalling approximately 396,000 metal key chains sold in Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25. The recall involves three styles of key chains: a flip flop design with purple, yellow, or aqua blue charms and a flower at the top; a dangling style with charms including a cross, flower, shamrock, and heart on a short silver chain; and a silver metal letter from the English alphabet. The packaging for each style features the words "KeyChain" and "Dollar General $1.25" printed on the front.

The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The products were manufactured in China.

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. For additional information, consumers can contact Dollar General Corp. at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.dollargeneral.com.

The recalled product

Product
Metal Key Chains
Manufacturer
Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Category
Consumer Product — Key Chains
Hazard
Affected units
396,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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