Children's Sunglasses Recalled by FGX International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
USChildren's Sunglasses Recalled by FGX International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Children's Sunglasses
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Childrens-Sunglasses-Recalled-by-FGX-International-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Children's Sunglasses Recalled by FGX International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b331166c27fb4c3ba96cb69e45aabeba.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Sunglasses |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/113ebfc135d848db9f3169bcce4f578a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Sunglasses |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/631091e662ce41bd86bba611c1fbae52.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Sunglasses |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Children's Sunglasses |
| Products › Type | Sunglasses |
| Products › Category I D | 2157 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 260,000 |
| Recall I D | 4096 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I. |
| Retailers › Name | Various stores nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for between $3 and $11. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-07T00:00:00 |
| 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: 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. |
| Recall Number | 08087 |
| Consumer Contact | Contact FGX International toll-free at (877) 277-0104 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fgxi.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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