The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08239·Announced 2008-04-03

StyleMark Recalls Children's Sunglasses Due to Lead Paint Violation

StyleMark is recalling approximately 144,000 children's sunglasses because the orange lettering on the temples contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

StyleMark Inc. is recalling approximately 144,000 pairs of children's sunglasses due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The recalled sunglasses feature 'Main Street Drag' characters on the bottom of one lens and have dark metallic blue or dark metallic red fronts with gray checkered sides. The specific hazard is that the surface paint in the orange lettering on the temples contains excessive levels of lead. The style number DI25K7116 is printed on the left temple, and no other styles are included in this recall.

The sunglasses were sold at Payless, Walgreen's, Academy Sports, and CVS stores nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $6 and $9. The product was manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from children. To obtain a free replacement pair, consumers should contact StyleMark toll-free at (866) 928-1913 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.stylemark.net.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Sunglasses
Manufacturer
StyleMark Inc., of Ormond Beach, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Eyewear
Hazard
Affected units
144,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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