CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, American Greetings Corp. Announce Recall of Sesame Street Sunglasses

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-255

Date: August 31, 2005

Product Name: Sesame Street Toy Sunglasses

Recall Description:

This recall involves DesignWare® child-size sunglasses with Sesame Street character decals. Sold in quantities of four, each package contains a yellow, blue, red and green pair of sunglasses. The bright green cardboard backer has the Sesame Street and DesignWare® logo on the front, and model number SUN-1219 on the back.

Hazard Description:

The lens in the sunglasses can separate from frames, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

No Remedy Available

Units: About 120,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Discount, toy, drug, grocery, party and specialty/gift stores nationwide from December 2003 through August 2005 for about $3.

Manufactured In: