Recalls / 2001-02-21
CPSC, IMT Accessories Announce Recall of BarbieTM Sunglasses
01086 · Recalled 2001-02-21 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled sunglasses have a pink tint to the eyeglasses, have floating glitter in the temple of the sunglasses, say "Barbie™" and "Mattel®" on the left side of the earpiece, and say "China" on the right side.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop children from wearing the sunglasses immediately. Return the sunglasses to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Barbie™ Sunglasses | About 70,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- IMT Accessories, of New York, N.Y.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- The sunglasses, manufactured under license with Mattel®, were sold nationwide in Target, Walgreens, Bradlee's, from June 1999 through August 2000, for about $6.
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.
Source: CPSC recall 01086. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.