CPSC, IMT Accessories Announce Recall of BarbieTM Sunglasses
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2001-02-21 · 01086
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.
Recall
Number
01086
Date
2001-02-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Barbie™ Sunglasses
Companies
Retailer(s)
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(s)
IMT Accessories, of New York, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
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.