Safety glasses made with "Rage" frames manufactured between February 20, 2014 and February 25, 2014. The color of the frames of the recalled glasses were either white or black. Safety Eye wear
FDA Recall Z-1810-2014 · Posted 2014-06-17
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Recalling FirmWal Mart Stores, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHQG
Date Initiated2014-02-26
Date Terminated2015-01-08
Product Quantity15 safety glasses
Reason for Recall
Fifteen pairs of prescription, safety glasses did not meet required, industrial lens thickness; nor did these glasses have the OSHA-required manufacturer markings.
Firm Action
Wal-Mart sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated March 12, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Actions to be taken by the Customer/User:
Do not use the eyewear in any situation where safety-impact lenses are required. Replacement eyewear has been manufactured and available for the patient to pick up at the vision center where the original eyewear was purchased.
Type of Action by the Company:
Walmart contacted all patients on February 27 and 28. Patients were notified that their eyewear was not made at safety thickness, and that the patient should not wear the eyewear in an environment where safety thickness lenses are needed. Walmart manufactured replacement orders for all affected patients.
Should you have any questions regarding this notice please call (479)277-0720
Root Cause
Employee error
Distribution Pattern
US Distribution including the states of AR, AL, CA, FL, KS, LA, MN, NJ, NV,OH, TX, and SC.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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