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

Reported: September 4, 2014 Initiated: September 4, 2014 #14268

Product Description

This recall includes 20 styles of Disney, Marvel and Sears/Kmart brand children's sunglasses. They come in a variety of colors and with printed images of characters on the frames. The following style numbers located inside the sunglasses' left temple arm are included in the recall: Style# Brand Colors S00014SVS999 Marvel Spider-Man Red, blue S00014SVSBLU Marvel Spider-Man Blue S00014SVSRED Marvel Spider-Man Red S00021LKC999 SK2 Sears /Kmart Private Label Blue S00021SVS999 Marvel Spider-Man Red/black, silver/blue S01551SDB999 Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Red/white, silver/black S02964SJN440 Disney Jake and the Never Land Pirates Blue S02964SJN999 Disney Jake and the Never Land Pirates Blue S03683SDC999 Disney Cars Blue, black, red S04611SDC001 Disney Cars Red/black S04611SDC080 Disney Cars Red/Silver S04611SDC400 Disney Cars Blue/teal/yellow S04611SDC999 Disney Cars Blue/teal/yellow, red/black, red/silver S07786SMS500 Disney Doc McStuffins Purple/pink S07786SMS650 Disney Doc McStuffins Pink/blue S07786SMS999 Disney Doc McStuffins Purple/pink, pink/blue S07840SDC999 Disney Cars Red/black S07841SDC001 Disney Cars Black/silver S07841SDC440 Disney Cars Blue/red S07841SDC999 Disney Cars Blue/red, black/silver, black/red

Reason for Recall

Surface paint on the sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 215,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall includes 20 styles of Disney, Marvel and Sears/Kmart brand children's sunglasses. They come in a variety of colors and with printed images of characters on the frames. The following style numbers located inside the sunglasses' left temple arm are included in the recall: Style# Brand Colors S00014SVS999 Marvel Spider-Man Red, blue S00014SVSBLU Marvel Spider-Man Blue S00014SVSRED Marvel Spider-Man Red S00021LKC999 SK2 Sears /Kmart Private Label Blue S00021SVS999 Marvel Spider-Man Red/black, silver/blue S01551SDB999 Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Red/white, silver/black S02964SJN440 Disney Jake and the Never Land Pirates Blue S02964SJN999 Disney Jake and the Never Land Pirates Blue S03683SDC999 Disney Cars Blue, black, red S04611SDC001 Disney Cars Red/black S04611SDC080 Disney Cars Red/Silver S04611SDC400 Disney Cars Blue/teal/yellow S04611SDC999 Disney Cars Blue/teal/yellow, red/black, red/silver S07786SMS500 Disney Doc McStuffins Purple/pink S07786SMS650 Disney Doc McStuffins Pink/blue S07786SMS999 Disney Doc McStuffins Purple/pink, pink/blue S07840SDC999 Disney Cars Red/black S07841SDC001 Disney Cars Black/silver S07841SDC440 Disney Cars Blue/red S07841SDC999 Disney Cars Blue/red, black/silver, black/red. Units affected: About 215,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Surface paint on the sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 4, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14268.