CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 3, 2007

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Dollar General Corp. 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 Details

Sold At
Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
07145

Product Information

Product Name
Metal Key Chains
Product Type
Key Rings/Chains
Number of Units
About 396,000
Imported By
Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Manufactured In
China

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 678-9258
Website www.dollargeneral.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Dollar General Corp. 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