The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·11195·Announced 2011-04-12

My Michelle Recalls Girl's Tops Due to Lead Exposure Risk

My Michelle is recalling approximately 90,000 girl's tops and dresses because jewelry and decorative trim contain high levels of lead. Consumers should remove the garments from children and contact the company for a refund.

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 high-risk lead exposure in children's clothing, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.' No injuries were reported, preventing a higher score.

Plain-English summary

My Michelle, of New York, NY, is recalling approximately 90,000 girl's tops and dresses due to a risk of lead exposure. The recall involves garments sold in sizes small to extra large and 7 to 16, including styles with beaded necklaces or metallic beads attached to the collar. All affected items feature a black tag on the collar with pink print reading "mymichelle." The jewelry and decorative trim on these garments contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled products were manufactured in Vietnam and sold at 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. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled garments away from children. To receive a full refund, consumers should contact My Michelle at (800) 960-8791 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.mymichellerecall.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Girl's Tops
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
90,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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