CPSCGeneral Alert
Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Published: October 4, 2007Recall ID: 08009Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Key Chains
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Key-Chains-Recalled-by-Dollar-General-Due-to-Risk-of-Lead-Exposure |
| Title | Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0b38baddbf2d4b2985bdcb5a76d71a82.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Key Chains |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b5744787b74f46be87bde36b3163c244.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Key Chains |
| Hazards › Name | The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Key Chains |
| Products › Type | Key Rings/Chains |
| Products › Category I D | 2021 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 192,000 |
| Recall I D | 4026 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn. |
| Retailers › Name | Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2007-10-04T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08009 |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |