CPSC recall 06-123, announced March 30, 2006, covers American Girl Children's Jewelry (about 180,000 units). The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 659-0164, or go to www.americangirl.com/recall.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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
Product and sales details
- Brand
- American Girl
- Manufacturer
- American Girl Inc., of Middleton, Wis., a division of Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
- Product type
- Jewelry
- Recall number
- 06-123
- Units
- About 180,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
American Girl Children's Jewelry
CPSC product type: Costume/Children's Jewelry
Recall 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
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