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Product name Metal Key Chains
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. 
Problem The key chains contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. 
Distribution Dollar General stores nationwide. 
Company Dollar General Corp. - 800-678-9258; Web site - www.dollargeneral.com 
Dates sold December 2005 through January 2007. 
Date posted 04/04/2007 
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