CPSC recall 11-195, announced April 12, 2011, covers My Michelle Girl's Tops (about 90,000 units). The jewelry and decorative trim attached to the girl's garments contain high levels of lead. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled garments away from children and contact My Michelle for information on receiving a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 960-8791, go to www.mymichellerecall.com, or email customerservice@mymichellerecall.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves girl's tops and dresses sold in sizes small to extra large and 7 to 16. The garments were sold in various styles including: tops with beaded necklaces attached to the collar and tops with metallic beads attached to the collar. All styles of the tops and dresses have a black tag on the collar with pink print that reads "mymichelle."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The jewelry and decorative trim attached to the girl's garments contain 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 the recalled garments away from children and contact My Michelle for information on receiving a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- My Michelle
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 11-195
- Units
- About 90,000
- Manufactured in
- Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- Burlington Coat Factory, Dillard's, J.C. Penney, Kohl's, Army and Air Force Exchange (AAFES), K & G Fashion Superstore and other retail stores nationwide from January 2011 through March 2011 for about $38.
- Distributor
- My Michelle, of New York, NY
Girl's Tops
CPSC product type: Clothing
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact My Michelle at (800) 960-8791 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.mymichellerecall.com. Consumers can also email the firm at customerservice@mymichellerecall.com
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