Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-04-03 · 07145
Hazards
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall
Number
07145
Date
2007-04-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Metal Key Chains
Companies
Retailer(s)
Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25.
Importer(s)
Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Country of manufacture
China
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.