Product: Children's Sunglasses
Importer: FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.
Recall: December 7, 2007. FGXI has recalled approximately 260,000 children's sunglasses because the surface paints used on the glasses may contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The recalled sunglasses include the following 15 styles:
Balloon
Bond
Boom
Bubble Gum
Bullseye
Buzz
Conqueror Jr.
Curly Q
Encompass Jr. IK
Fade IK
Gadget IK
Iceman
Lily
Outer Space
Pluto
The style name is imprinted on the inside of the left temple arm. The name "Foster Grant" may also be printed on the temple arm of some styles. The recalled sunglasses were sold nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for $3-$11.
What to do: Take the sunglasses away from a child and return to FGXI for a replacement pair or refund.
Contact: Call FGX International toll-free at (877) 277-0104 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at
http://www.fgxi.com.
Enjoyed this article?
Want to help us continue to provide you with the best in children's health information?
Then make a donation to Pediatrics for Parents.
It's easy - just click on a button and donate via PayPal.
May not be reproduced in any format without written permission.
