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Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalNov 8, 2007
Recalled Sunglasses
Recalled Sunglasses

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Hazard

The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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