CPSC, Walt Disney World Co. Announce Recall of Children's Red Sunglasses
Source: CPSC Recall #05254
Recall Date
2005-09-01
Manufacturer
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, LLC, of Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Units Affected
About 12,900
Products Involved
Red Sunglasses/Toddler Cap Set
Hazard
The paint on the red sunglasses contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled red sunglasses away from children and contact Walt Disney World Co. for a free replacement pair of sunglasses and 20 Disney Dollars®.
Reported Injuries
There have been no injuries or incidents reported.
Sold At
The Disneyland Resort in California, The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disney's Vero Beach Resort in Florida, and the Disney Cruise Line based in Florida, from November 2004 through June 2005, for about $16.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
The recalled sunglasses are a solid red color and have dark plastic lenses. They were sold with either a navy blue toddler cap featuring the character Mickey Mouse or a light blue toddler cap featuring the character Stitch. Both toddler caps have red bills. The recalled sunglasses are attached to the bills of the caps by a red strap with a hook and loop fastener. "Walt Disney World®" or "Disneyland® Resort" is stitched on the back of the toddler caps. Other styles and colors of hats and sunglasses are not 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