FGX International Recalls Children’s Sunglasses Due to Excessive Lead

HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE

The Rockland County Department of Health announces that there has been a recall of certain children’s sunglasses. Surface paint on the sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.

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:

These products were sold at Bon Ton, CVS, K-mart, Rite-Aid, Walgreen’s and other retail stores nationwide from December 2013 to March 2014 for between $7 and $13.  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.

Contact FGX International toll-free at 877-277- 0104 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.fgxi.com and click on “Recall” for more information.