molly2004
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Please do throw these sunglasses away. They contain lead! Please see ne notice below.
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 1, 2005
Release #05-254
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 802-2782
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Disney Media Contact: (407) 828-3814
CPSC, Walt Disney World Co. Announce Recall of Children's Red Sunglasses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Red Sunglasses/Toddler Cap Set
Units: About 12,900
Importer: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, LLC of Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been no injuries or incidents reported.
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(r)" or "Disneyland(r)
Resort" is stitched on the back of the toddler caps. Other styles and
colors of hats and sunglasses are not included in this recall.
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
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(r).
Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Walt Disney World Co. at
866-802-2782 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the Web site at www.disneyworld.com
To view this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05254.html
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 1, 2005
Release #05-254
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 802-2782
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Disney Media Contact: (407) 828-3814
CPSC, Walt Disney World Co. Announce Recall of Children's Red Sunglasses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Red Sunglasses/Toddler Cap Set
Units: About 12,900
Importer: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, LLC of Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been no injuries or incidents reported.
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(r)" or "Disneyland(r)
Resort" is stitched on the back of the toddler caps. Other styles and
colors of hats and sunglasses are not included in this recall.
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
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(r).
Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Walt Disney World Co. at
866-802-2782 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the Web site at www.disneyworld.com
To view this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05254.html
Sorry, didn't know others posted already. How do you delete this thing anyway?
