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Product Recall Number: 08-009

Why was Key Chains recalled?

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

Key Chains
Here's product recall specific data for Key Chains.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-009

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-03

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

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

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund, Replace

  • Units: About 192,000

  • Incidents: 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.

  • Sold At: Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007 for about $1.

  • Importers: Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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