CPSC, IMT Accessories Announce Recall of BarbieTM Sunglasses

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Recall Category: Kids Recalls

Recall Date: 2001-02-21T00:00:00

Product: Barbie™ Sunglasses

Company: 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.

Hazard: 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.

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.

Remedy: Consumers should stop children from wearing the sunglasses immediately. Return the sunglasses to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Incidents / 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.

Recall Number: 01086

Product Type: Other Children’s Product

Hazard Type: Other Safety Hazard

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