Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08080 · Nov 8, 2007 · Dolgencorp Inc.
51,000
units affected
51,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08080
- Date
- Nov 8, 2007
- Company
- Dolgencorp Inc.
- Units affected
- 51,000
- Product
- Children's Fashion Sunglasses
- Product type
- Sunglasses
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's fashion sunglasses?
Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.