FGX International · Recalled
Children's Sunglasses Recalled by FGX International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 260,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3–$11
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Various stores nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for between $3 and $11.
- Product type
- Sunglasses
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 07 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
