American Greetings Corp. Recall of Sesame Street Sunglasses

Sesame Street Toy Sunglasses

Date of Recall
2005-09-01

CPSC Release Number
05-255

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 777-4891

Units
About 120,000

Manufacturer
American Greetings Corp., of Cleveland, Ohio

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

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

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

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.

Remedy
: Consumers should take these sunglasses away from young children immediately. Consumers can contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings' products are sold.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact American Greetings at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://corporate.americangreetings.com or http://www.ag.com

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