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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
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