CPSC recall 05-255, announced September 1, 2005, covers American Greetings Sesame Street Toy Sunglasses (about 120,000 units). The lens in the sunglasses can separate from frames, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take these sunglasses away from young children immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 777-4891, or go to corporate.americangreetings.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
The bright green cardboard backer has the Sesame Street and DesignWare® logo on the front, and model number SUN-1219 on the back.
Which products are included?
This recall involves DesignWare® child-size sunglasses with Sesame Street character decals. Sold in quantities of four, each package contains a yellow, blue, red and green pair of sunglasses. The bright green cardboard backer has the Sesame Street and DesignWare® logo on the front, and model number SUN-1219 on the back.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The lens in the sunglasses can separate from frames, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these sunglasses away from young children immediately. Consumers can contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings' products are sold.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- American Greetings
- Manufacturer
- American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 05-255
- Units
- About 120,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Discount, toy, drug, grocery, party and specialty/gift stores nationwide, from December 2003 through August 2005, for about $3.
Sesame Street Toy Sunglasses
CPSC product type: Sunglasses
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact American Greetings at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://corporate.americangreetings.com or http://www.ag.com
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