The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14268·Announced 2014-09-04

FGX International Recalls Children's Sunglasses Due to Lead Paint Violation

FGX International is recalling about 215,000 children's sunglasses because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.

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) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

FGX International Inc. is recalling about 215,000 children's sunglasses due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The recall includes 20 styles of Disney, Marvel, and Sears/Kmart brand children's sunglasses, which feature printed images of characters on the frames. The surface paint on these sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.

The recalled sunglasses were sold at Bon Ton, CVS, K-mart, Rite-Aid, Walgreens, and other retail stores nationwide from December 2013 to March 2014 for between $7 and $13. The specific style numbers are located inside the sunglasses' left temple arm. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take these sunglasses away from children and return them to FGX International for a free replacement or refund, including free shipping and handling. Consumers can contact FGX International toll-free at (877) 277-0104 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.fgxi.com and click on "Recall" for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Children's sunglasses
Manufacturer
FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
215,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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