# CPSC, IMT Accessories Announce Recall of BarbieTM Sunglasses
> **CPSC recall** · 2001-02-21 · 01086 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 01086
- **Date:** 2001-02-21
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Barbie™ Sunglasses

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-IMT-Accessories-Announce-Recall-of-BarbieTM-Sunglasses)
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