CPSC recall 01-086, announced February 21, 2001, covers IMT Accessories Barbie™ Sunglasses (about 70,000 units). The frames of the sunglasses can break, allowing the petroleum distillate and floating glitter to leak out. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop children from wearing the sunglasses immediately. Recall contact: call (800) 868-7870.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop children from wearing the sunglasses immediately. Return the sunglasses to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- IMT Accessories
- Recall number
- 01-086
- Units
- About 70,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- IMT Accessories, of New York, N.Y.
Barbie™ Sunglasses
CPSC product type: Sunglasses
Recall contact information
Consumers can call IMT Accessories toll-free at (800) 868-7870 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
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