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RecalledCPSC · April 12, 2011 Children's clothing, sleepwear & shoes

Girl's Clothing Recalled by My Michelle Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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What's being recalled

Girl's Tops

Units: About 90,000

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."

The problem, in CPSC's words

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 reported to CPSC

None reported.

What CPSC says to do

Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled garments away from children and contact My Michelle for information on receiving a full refund.

How to contact the company

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 [email protected]

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11195, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.