Children's Jewelry Sold at American Girl Stores Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-03-30 · 06123
Hazards
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Recall
Number
06123
Date
2006-03-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
American Girl Children's Jewelry
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
American Girl Inc., of Middleton, Wis., a division of Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
China
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.