CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Children's Jewelry Sold at American Girl Stores Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
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
Contact Information
For additional information, contact American Girl at (800) 659-0164 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT, seven days a week, or visit American Girl's Web site at www.americangirl.com/recall
Recall Details
Sold At
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.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
American Girl Inc., of Middleton, Wis., a division of Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Recall Number
06123
Product Information
Product Name
American Girl Children's Jewelry
Product Type
Costume/Children's Jewelry
Number of Units
About 180,000
Manufacturer Name
American Girl Inc., of Middleton, Wis., a division of Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Manufactured In
China