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Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled January 15, 2009 · CPSC recall 09097
Hazard
Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Units
About 5,300
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The two-tone sunglasses come in Spiderweb Blue and Spiderweb Red with a spider web etched in between the eyes and "Made in China" engraved on the right-hand side of the frame.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Contact
For more information, contact Axiom at (800) 262-0599 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.axiomintl.com
Product
Children's Sunglasses
Imported by
Axiom International Inc., of Billings, Mont.
Retailers
Party stores, discount dollar stores, and hardware stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2008 for between $1 and $5.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →