Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 08009 · Oct 4, 2007 · Dollar General Merchandising Inc.
192,000
units affected
192,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08009
- Date
- Oct 4, 2007
- Company
- Dollar General Merchandising Inc.
- Units affected
- 192,000
- Product
- Key Chains
- Product type
- Key Rings/Chains
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled key chains?
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.
What is the hazard?
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.