Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled November 8, 2007 · CPSC recall 08080
Hazard
The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
Units
About 51,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
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.
What to do
Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.
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
Product
Children's Fashion Sunglasses
Imported by
Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Retailers
Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1.
Made in
China
UPC
400007860896
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →