Dollar General Merchandising · Recalled
Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
- Units
- About 192,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007 for about $1.
- Product type
- Key Rings/Chains
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to 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.
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 at www.dollargeneral.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 04 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
