CPSCJanuary 15, 2009

Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to: Lead

Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to recalled?

Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Children's Sunglasses
Company
Axiom International Inc., of Billings, Mont.
Quantity
About 5,300
Sold at
Party stores, discount dollar stores, and hardware stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2008 for between $1 and $5.
Recall date
January 15, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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