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Children's Sunglasses Recalled by FGX International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalDec 7, 2007
Recalled Sunglasses
Recalled Sunglasses
Recalled Sunglasses
Recalled Sunglasses
Recalled Sunglasses
Recalled Sunglasses

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Hazard

Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Various stores nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for between $3 and $11.

Contact the company

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

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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