CPSC recall 09-097, announced January 15, 2009, covers Axiom International Children's Sunglasses (about 5,300 units). Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 262-0599, or go to www.axiomintl.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Axiom International
- Recall number
- 09-097
- Units
- About 5,300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Party stores, discount dollar stores, and hardware stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2008 for between $1 and $5.
- Importer
- Axiom International Inc., of Billings, Mont.
Children's Sunglasses
CPSC product type: Sunglasses
Recall contact information
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
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