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Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard

Reported: April 3, 2007 Initiated: April 3, 2007 #07145

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 396,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Various-Metal-Key-Chains-Recalled-by-Dollar-General-for-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Units affected: About 396,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 3, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07145.

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