Children's Sunglasses Recalled by FGX International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-07). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 260,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08087 |
| Published | 2007-12-07 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Sunglasses |
| Products | Children's Sunglasses |
| Firm named in the title | FGX International |
| Firms | FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 260,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Various stores nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for between $3 and $11. |
Description
The recall involves 15 styles of children's sunglasses. The style name is printed on the product inside the left temple arm. The name "Foster Grant" may also appear on the temple arm of some styles. The styles included in the recall are: Balloon, Bond, Boom, Bubble Gum, Bullseye, Buzz, Conqueror Jr., Curly Q, Encompass Jr. IK, Fade IK, Gadget IK, Iceman, Lily, Outer Space, Pluto. No other styles are included in this recall.
Hazard
Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these sunglasses away from children and return them to FGX International for a free replacement or refund, including shipping and handling.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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