CPSC Recall in 2007: Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 08-080
Date: November 07, 2007
Product Name: Children's Fashion Sunglasses
Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 51,000 Children's Fashion Sunglasses. The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Name of Product: Children's Fashion SunglassesUnits: About 51,000Importer/Distributor: Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.Hazard: The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves yellow children's sunglasses. No other colors of sunglasses are included in this recall. The word "CHINA" is printed on the left side of the frame. The UPC #400007860896 and words "Fashion Sunglasses" and "Time to Play Every Day" are printed on the product's red hangtag.Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollargeneral.com.

Hazard Description:

The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 51,000
Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1.

Manufactured In:

China