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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 15, 2009Highest risk
Children's Sunglasses
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,300
- Recall date
- January 15, 2009
- Brand
- Axiom International Inc., of Billings, Mont.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Party stores, discount dollar stores, and hardware stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2008 for between $1 and $5.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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