CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Sesame Street Sunglasses
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-09-01). Hazards: choking. Models: SUN-1219. About 120,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05255 |
| Published | 2005-09-01 |
| Last updated | 2024-11-01 |
| Product category | Sunglasses |
| Products | Sesame Street Toy Sunglasses |
| Firm named in the title | American Greetings Corp. |
| Firms | American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 120,000 |
| Model numbers | SUN-1219 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Sold | Discount, toy, drug, grocery, party and specialty/gift stores nationwide, from December 2003 through August 2005, for about $3. |
Description
This recall involves DesignWare® child-size sunglasses with Sesame Street character decals. Sold in quantities of four, each package contains a yellow, blue, red and green pair of sunglasses. The bright green cardboard backer has the Sesame Street and DesignWare® logo on the front, and model number SUN-1219 on the back.
Hazard
The lens in the sunglasses can separate from frames, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these sunglasses away from young children immediately. Consumers can contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings' products are sold.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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