CPSC recall 05-254, announced September 1, 2005, covers Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Red Sunglasses/Toddler Cap Set (about 12,900 units). The paint on the red sunglasses contains high levels of lead. 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®. Recall contact: call 866-802-2782, or go to www.disneyworld.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
There have been no injuries or incidents reported.
Official remedy
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®.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 05-254
- Units
- About 12,900
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, LLC, of Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Red Sunglasses/Toddler Cap Set
CPSC product type: Sunglasses
Recall contact information
Consumers should call Walt Disney World Co. at 866-802-2782 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Web site at www.disneyworld.com
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