CPSC, Walt Disney World Co. Announce Recall of Children's Red Sunglasses

Recalled September 1, 2005 · CPSC recall 05254 · Walt Disney World

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®.

Units

About 12,900

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®" 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.

What to do

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®.

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

Product

Red Sunglasses/Toddler Cap Set

Imported by

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, LLC, of Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Retailers

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.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →