Children's Sunglasses Recalled by FGX International Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Source: CPSC Recall #08087
Recall Date
2007-12-07
Manufacturer
FGX International Inc., of Smithfield, R.I.
Units Affected
About 260,000
Products Involved
Children's Sunglasses
Hazard
Surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these sunglasses away from children and return them to FGX International for a free replacement or refund, including shipping and handling.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Various stores nationwide from January 2007 through November 2007 for between $3 and $11.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The recall involves 15 styles of children's sunglasses. The style name is printed on the product inside the left temple arm. The name "Foster Grant" may also appear on the temple arm of some styles. The styles included in the recall are: Balloon, Bond, Boom, Bubble Gum, Bullseye, Buzz, Conqueror Jr., Curly Q, Encompass Jr. IK, Fade IK, Gadget IK, Iceman, Lily, Outer Space, Pluto. No other styles are included in this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28