Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC recall 08009. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 08009 has the recall date 4 Oct 2007. The notice names the firm Dollar General Merchandising. The recall has about 192,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical. CPSC gives the product type Key Rings/Chains.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 192,000 |
| 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. |
| Product | Key Chains, About 192,000, Key Rings/Chains |
| Sold at | Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007 for about $1. |
| Importer | Dollar General Merchandising Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 192,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Key Rings/Chains
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Dollar General Merchandising
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2008 | Toy Boats Recalled Due to Burn Hazard |
| 7 Nov 2007 | Toy Cars Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| 4 Oct 2007 | Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| 3 Apr 2007 | Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08009The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08009. https://recallregister.com/product/4026-key-chains-recalled-by-dollar-general-due-to-risk-of-lead-exposure/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08009 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Dollar General stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2007 for about $1.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08009?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 192,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China