Children's Sunglasses
CPSC Recall #08-087 — December 6, 2007
Product
Children's Sunglasses
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 260,000 pairs of Children's Sunglasses. Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Children's SunglassesUnits: About 260,000Importer: FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.Hazard: Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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:BalloonBondBoomBubble GumBullseyeBuzzConqueror Jr.Curly QEncompass Jr. IKFade IKGadget IKIcemanLilyOuter SpacePlutoNo other styles are included in this recall.Manufactured in: ChinaSold at: Various stores nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for between $3 and $11.Remedy: 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.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 website at www.fgxi.com.
Hazard
Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 260,000
Sold At
Various stores nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for between $3 and $11.
Importer
FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.
Manufactured In
China