Blister packs containing four "Candy Filled Funglasses," model number 180
CPSC Recall #94-082 — May 25, 1994
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 94-082 |
| Recall Date | May 25, 1994 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose, Refund, No Remedy Available |
| Units Affected | 7,000 |
Product
Blister packs containing four "Candy Filled Funglasses," model number 180
Description
PRODUCT: 7,000 blister packs each containing four pairs of "Candy Filled Funglasses" distributed by Sansom, Inc. The funglasses were sold nationwide by Lionel Leisure stores and other retail toy stores from January 1993 through December 1993. PROBLEM: The funglass frames are made of 7/8 inch clear plastic tubing and are filled with candy beads. At each end of each tube is a white cap that may easily come off presenting a choking hazard to children under the age of three. WHAT TO DO: Take the funglasses away from young children under the age of three immediately. Funglasses purchased from Lionel Leisure stores, which have gone out of business, may be discarded or mailed to Sansom for a refund including postage. Funglasses purchased from other retail toy stores may be returned where purchased for a refund or mailed to Sansom. Sansom, Incorporated's address is 1530 Locust Street, #15F, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Tim Rolland at (800) 776-4386. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sansom, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, is voluntarily recalling 7,000 blister packs containing four "Candy Filled Funglasses," model number 180. These blister packs were mistakenly labeled as "SAFE FOR ALL AGES." During routine CPSC testing, the end caps separated from the funglasses presenting potential choking hazards to young children under the age of three. The sunglass frames are made from 7/8" clear plastic tubing and are filled with candy beads. At each end of each tube is a white cap that may easily come off. The label on the blister pack in part reads: "4-PIECE PARTY PACK, Fun-Time™, DISTRIBUTED BY SANSOM, INC., . . . ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO." The funglasses were distributed nationwide at Lionel Leisure Stores and other retail toy stores from January 1993 through December 1993. The funglasses sold for $2.00 each. Consumers are urged to take the funglasses away from children under the age of three immediately. Funglasses purchased from Lionel Leisure stores may be discarded or mailed to Sansom for a refund including postage. Funglasses purchased from other retail toy stores may be returned where purchased or mailed to Sansom for a refund. The address for Sansom, Inc. is 1530 Locust Street, #15F, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Tim Rolland toll- free at: (800) 776-4386. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury to children under the age of three. The new version of the funglasses, which is currently on the market, is labeled for "Ages 3 and Up" and carries a warning about the small parts contained in the product. The incorrectly labeled funglasses were identified by U.S. Customs in Eagle Pass, TX during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within CPSC's jurisdiction.
Hazard
The funglass frames are made of 7/8 inch clear plastic tubing and are filled with candy beads. At each end of each tube is a white cap that may easily come off, presenting a choking hazard to children under the age of three.
Incidents & Injuries
This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury to children under the age of three.
Remedy Instructions
Take the funglasses away from young children under the age of three immediately. Funglasses purchased from Lionel Leisure stores, which have gone out of business, may be discarded or mailed to Sansom for a refund including postage. Funglasses purchased from other retail toy stores may be returned where purchased for a refund or mailed to Sansom.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, Refund, No Remedy Available at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Dispose, Refund, No Remedy Available) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.