Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 07-145 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 3, 2007
- Brand
- Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Metal Key Chains
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion, Poisoning and toxic substances hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 396,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 12, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Metal Key Chains · About 396,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25.; Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Dollar General Corp. 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
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Metal Key Chains (About 396,000 units). This recall involves three styles of metal key chains including a flip flop design, dangling charms and a letter.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion, Poisoning and toxic substances hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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