Safety regulator, Walt Disney World Co. Announce Recall of Children's Red Sunglasses
Recall 05254 · Sep 1, 2005 · Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, LLC
12,900
units affected
12,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05254
- Date
- Sep 1, 2005
- Company
- Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, LLC
- Units affected
- 12,900
- Product
- Red Sunglasses/Toddler Cap Set
- Product type
- Sunglasses
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled sunglasses are a solid red color and have dark plastic lenses. They were sold with either a navy blue toddler cap featuring the character Mickey Mouse or a light blue toddler cap featuring the character Stitch. Both toddler caps have red bills. The recalled sunglasses are attached to the bills of the caps by a red strap with a hook and loop fastener. "Walt Disney World®" or "Disneyland® Resort" is stitched on the back of the toddler caps. Other styles and colors of hats and sunglasses are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The paint on the red sunglasses contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled red sunglasses away from children and contact Walt Disney World Co. for a free replacement pair of sunglasses and 20 Disney Dollars®.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been no injuries or incidents reported.
- Sold at
- The Disneyland Resort in California, The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disney's Vero Beach Resort in Florida, and the Disney Cruise Line based in Florida, from November 2004 through June 2005, for about $16.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled red sunglasses/toddler cap set?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled red sunglasses away from children and contact Walt Disney World Co. for a free replacement pair of sunglasses and 20 Disney Dollars®.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the red sunglasses contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
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.