Children's Jewelry Sold at American Girl Stores Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-03-30). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead. About 180,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06123 |
| Published | 2006-03-30 |
| Last updated | 2024-05-24 |
| Product category | Costume/Children's Jewelry |
| Products | American Girl Children's Jewelry |
| Firms | American Girl Inc., of Middleton, Wis., a division of Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 180,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Only American Girl Place in Chicago and New York, and the American Girl Outlet in Oshkosh, Wis., from May 1999 through February 2006 for between $8 and $12. American Girl jewelry sold through its catalogue or Web site is not included in the recall. |
Description
The recall includes American Girl necklaces, bracelets, earrings and hair accessories for girls. The recall does not include jewelry for American Girl dolls. The jewelry's packaging features a red and white cardboard backing with "American Girl" and "Made in China" written on the front.
Hazard
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take recalled jewelry away from children and return the items for a full refund (including applicable tax and return postage costs) to: American Girl Jewelry Recall, P.O. Box 620974, Middleton, WI 53562-0974
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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