The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06123·Announced 2006-03-30

American Girl Children's Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard

American Girl Inc. is recalling children's jewelry sold at select stores due to high lead levels that pose a poisoning risk to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

American Girl Inc., a division of Mattel Inc., is recalling approximately 180,000 units of American Girl children's jewelry, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and hair accessories. The recall does not include jewelry designed for American Girl dolls. The recalled items were sold at the American Girl Place stores in Chicago and New York, and the American Girl Outlet in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, from May 1999 through February 2006 for between $8 and $12. Jewelry sold through the company's catalogue or website is not included in this recall.

The recall is being issued because the jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children. To obtain a full refund, including applicable tax and return postage costs, consumers should return the items to American Girl Jewelry Recall, P.O. Box 620974, Middleton, WI 53562-0974. For additional information, consumers can contact American Girl at (800) 659-0164 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT, seven days a week, or visit www.americangirl.com/recall.

The recalled product

Product
American Girl Children's Jewelry
Manufacturer
American Girl Inc., of Middleton, Wis., a division of Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Jewelry
Hazard
Affected units
180,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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