CPSC recall 08-087, announced December 7, 2007, covers FGX International Children's Sunglasses (about 260,000 units). Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (877) 277-0104, or go to www.fgxi.com.
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Which products are included?
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, Pluto. No other styles are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- FGX International
- Recall number
- 08-087
- Units
- About 260,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Various stores nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for between $3 and $11.
- Importer
- FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.
Children's Sunglasses
CPSC product type: Sunglasses
Recall contact information
Contact FGX International toll-free at (877) 277-0104 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.fgxi.com
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