Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08080 · announced November 8, 2007 · Dolgencorp · 51,000 units affected
The product
The recall involves yellow children's sunglasses. No other colors of sunglasses are included in this recall. The word "CHINA" is printed on the left side of the frame. The UPC #400007860896 and words "Fashion Sunglasses" and "Time to Play Every Day" are printed on the product's red hangtag.
The hazard
The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.