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Key Chains Recalled by Dollar
General Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
October 5, 2007
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Key Chains
Units: About 192,000
Importer: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Hazard: The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if
ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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 at: Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August
2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
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.
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.
To see this recall including pictures of the recalled products, please
go to
CPSC's web site.
For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our
Healthy
Environments Section.
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