CPSC recall 08-080, announced November 8, 2007, covers Dolgencorp Children's Fashion Sunglasses (about 51,000 units). The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 678-9258, or go to www.dollargeneral.com.
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UPC or product codes
400007860896Which products are included?
The recall involves yellow children's sunglasses. No other colors of sunglasses are included in this recall. The word "CHINA" is printed on the left side of the frame. The UPC #400007860896 and words "Fashion Sunglasses" and "Time to Play Every Day" are printed on the product's red hangtag.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dolgencorp
- Recall number
- 08-080
- Units
- About 51,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1.
- Importer
- Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Children's Fashion Sunglasses
CPSC product type: Sunglasses
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
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