Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Children’s Sunglasses Recalled by FGX International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Released: Friday, December 07, 2007 by CPSC

Dec

7

2007
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.

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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 QEncompass 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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