FGX Recalls 215,000 Children’s Sunglasses

FGX International has recalled 215,000 children’s sunglasses because of violation of lead-paint standards. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission press release, the paint contained excessive quantities of lead. Advise your patients to contact FGX International toll-free at (877) 277- 0104 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.fgxi.com and click on “Recall” for more information. Photographs of the sunglasses can be seen at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/FGX-International-Recalls-Childrens-Sunglasses/. A list of the sunglasses being recalled can be found at http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fgx-international-recalls-childrens-sunglasses-due-to-violation-of-lead-paint-standard-273941261.html.