CPSC, Walt Disney World Co. Announce Recall of Children's Red Sunglasses
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-09-01 · 05254
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05254
Date
2005-09-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Red Sunglasses/Toddler Cap Set
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, LLC, of Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.