Dollar General Metal Key Chains Recalled

Date:
April 3, 2007
Category:
Jewelry & Accessories
Miscellaneous
Company/Brand:
Dollar General Merchandising
The Danger:
The key chains contain high levels of lead.
Description:
The recall includes about 396,000 metal key chains, including the following three styles:
  • A flip-flop design, which were sold in purple, yellow, and aqua blue and have a flower at the top.
  • Dangling charms design, which include a cross, flower, shamrock, and a heart that hangs from a short silver chain.
  • A letter design, which 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.
Sold At:
Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25.
What To Do:
Immediately take these key chains away from young children and return them to Dollar General for a refund or a replacement. For more information, contact Dollar General Corp. at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.dollargeneral.com.
For More Information:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07145.html

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