Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Released: Thursday, November 08, 2007 by CPSC

Nov

8

2007
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 51,000 Children’s Fashion Sunglasses. The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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Recall Details

Product

Children’s Fashion Sunglasses

Description

The recall involves yellow children’s sunglasses. No other colors of sunglasses are included in this recall. The word "CHINA" is printed on the left side of the frame. The UPC #400007860896 and words "Fashion Sunglasses" and "Time to Play Every Day" are printed on the product’s red hangtag.

Hazards

The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.


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