CPSC2001-02-21
CPSC, IMT Accessories Announce Recall of BarbieTM Sunglasses
IMT Accessories, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard
The frames of the sunglasses can break, allowing the petroleum distillate and floating glitter to leak out. Petroleum distillates could be harmful to children's eyes and skin and could be fatal if ingested.
Remedy
Consumers should stop children from wearing the sunglasses immediately. Return the sunglasses to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold at
The sunglasses, manufactured under license with Mattel®, were sold nationwide in Target, Walgreens and Bradlee's, from June 1999 through August 2000, for about $6.
Affected count
About 70,000
Injuries reported
IMT Accessories has received one report of a six-year-old child who received chemical burns in her right eye as a result of petroleum distillates leaking from the sunglasses, when she was playing.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Barbie™ Sunglasses
Consumer contact
Consumers can call IMT Accessories toll-free at (800) 868-7870 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-IMT-Accessories-Announce-Recall-of-BarbieTM-SunglassesDon't want to check this manually?
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