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Product recall · CPSCNovember 8, 2007Highest risk
Children's Sunglasses
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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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.
Who to 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 51,000
- Recall date
- November 8, 2007
- Brand
- Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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