Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #07145
Recall Date
2007-04-03
Manufacturer
Dollar General Merchandising, Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Units Affected
About 396,000
Products Involved
Metal Key Chains
Hazard
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28