Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 09097 · Jan 15, 2009 · Axiom International Inc.
5,300
units affected
5,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09097
- Date
- Jan 15, 2009
- Company
- Axiom International Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,300
- Product
- Children's Sunglasses
- Product type
- Sunglasses
- Hazard
- Poisoning
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.
What can happen
Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Party stores, discount dollar stores, and hardware stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2008 for between $1 and $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled children's sunglasses?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.