South Korea
FACETION (Online) samanda kids (c6) - Samantha Kids sunglasses for ages 4–8 (children’s spectacle frames and sunglasses, model “(Online) samanda kids (c6)”), made in Korea. They were recalled because silver-colored metal parts exceeded lead limits (12,890 mg/kg and 180 mg/kg) and cadmium limits (4,257 mg/kg), and required labeling information was missing. Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact or visit the inquiry contact point for repair, exchange, refund, or other corrective measures.
What's being recalled
Brand name: FACETION, Certification number: -
Product type: Sunglasses (children’s spectacle frames and sunglasses).
Made in: Korea (Republic of).
How to identify it
Model: (Online) samanda kids (c6) - Samantha Kids sunglasses for ages 4–8
The hazard
Total lead content exceeded the standard limit by ① 128.9 times, ② 1.8 times.
Part: ① Silver-colored metal (spectacle frame – temple joint), ② silver-colored metal (spectacle frame – nose pad joint).
Measured value: ① 12 890 mg/kg, ② 180 mg/kg.
Standard limit: 100 mg/kg or less.
Total cadmium content exceeded the standard limit by 56.7 times.
Part: silver-colored metal (spectacle frame – temple joint).
Measured value: 4 257 mg/kg.
Standard limit: 75 mg/kg or less.
Inadequate labelling.
Missing from individual packaging or hang tag: material, optical properties, recommended age for use, month and year of manufacture, name of manufacturer, name of importer (for imported products), country of manufacture, and warning statements.
Exposure to lead may cause dermatitis, keratitis, and central nervous system disorders.
Exposure to cadmium may cause adverse effects on the kidneys and respiratory system and may reduce children’s learning ability.
There is a risk of providing incorrect information to consumers.
Injuries: No injury has been reported
What to do
Consumers who possess the affected product should immediately stop using it.
Consumers should contact or visit the inquiry contact point to receive repair, exchange, refund, or other corrective measures.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by South Korea (via OECD GlobalRecalls), collected from OECD GlobalRecalls. Check the original before you act on it.
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