American Girl recalls unsafe kids’ jewelry
KAREÂ – CBS 5
The Associated Press
Published March 30, 2006, 9:59 AM CST
Wisconsin-based American Girl is recalling about 180,000 pieces of children’s jewelry because they contain high levels of lead.
The jewelry was sold at American Girl Place in Chicago and New York and at the American Girl Outlet in Oshkosh, Wis., from May 1999 through February of this year.
Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause severe health problems.
The recall includes American Girl necklaces, bracelets, earrings and hair accessories for girls. The jewelry’s packaging features a red and white cardboard backing with “American Girl” and “Made in China” written on the front.
(For additional information, contact American Girl at 800-659-0164 or go to www.cpsc.gov or www.americangirl.com/recall )
