Key Chains
CPSC Recall #08-009 — October 3, 2007
Product
Key Chains
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 192,000 Key Chains. The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Name of Product: Key ChainsUnits: About 192,000Importer: 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: ChinaRemedy: 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 website at www.dollargeneral.com.
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.
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.
Units Affected
About 192,000
Sold At
Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007 for about $1.
Importer
Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Manufactured In
China