The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today in a press release that FGX International of Smithfield, Rhode Island, is recalling approximately 260,000 pairs of children’s sunglasses, due to excessive levels of lead in violation of federal standards.
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
Manufactured in: China
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 shipping and handling.
Consumer Contact: 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.