Walt Disney World Sunglasses Recalled PDF Print E-mail
Written by Louis A. Mongello   

Walt Disney World is recalling about 12,900 children’s red sunglasses. 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.

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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.

The items were 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.

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.

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.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).



 
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