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FGX International Recalls Children's Sunglasses Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
 

December 11, 2007

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Children's Sunglasses

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

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, and Pluto.

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

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these sunglasses away from children and return them to FGX International for a free replacement or refund, including chipping and handling.


Consumer Contact: Contact FGX International toll-free at (877)227-0104 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site.

A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:

 

 

For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our Healthy Environments Section.
 

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