Dec 9, 2007

Children's Sunglasses Recall

You'll want to check out the children's eyewear for this recall. These sunglasses have excess lead hazard. Check the summer and swimwear bags as well. You can find photos and details at www.cpsc.gov.

FGX Children’s Sunglasses/Some Marked Foster Grant
Importer: FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.

Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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, and Pluto. No other styles are included in this recall.

Manufactured in: China

Sold at: Various stores nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for between $3 and $11.

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) 227-0104 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.fgxi.com/productmatrix.html

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