Children's Sunglasses Recalled by FGX International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08087 · Dec 7, 2007 · FGX International Inc.
260,000
units affected
260,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08087
- Date
- Dec 7, 2007
- Company
- FGX International Inc.
- Units affected
- 260,000
- Product
- Children's Sunglasses
- Product type
- Sunglasses
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Various stores nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for between $3 and $11.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's sunglasses?
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.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the sunglasses can 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.