Children’s Sunglasses Recalled by FGX International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Released: Friday, December 07, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 260,000 pairs of Children’s Sunglasses. Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Recall Details
Product
Children’s Sunglasses
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:
| BalloonBondBoomBubble GumBullseyeBuzzConqueror Jr.Curly Q | Encompass Jr. IKFade IKGadget IKIcemanLilyOuter SpacePluto |
Hazards
Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents
None reported.
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.
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