FGX International Recalls Children's Sunglasses for Lead Hazard

FGX International has issued a recall of its children’s sunglasses because its surface paint contains lead in excess of federal law.

The sunglasses come in 20 styles of Disney, Marvel, and Sears/Kmart brand, in a variety of colors and with printed images of characters on the frames.  They were sold at Bon Ton, CVS, K-Mart, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and other retail stores nationwide from December 2013 to March 2014.  Consumers are advised to immediately take away the sunglasses from children and return them to FGX International for a free replacement or a refund.

Lead is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.  Companies offering products for sale in California that contain lead must provide consumers with a health hazard warning.

For more information, please see the recall on CPSC’s website.

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