CPSCFebruary 21, 2001consumer
CPSC, IMT Accessories Announce Recall of BarbieTM Sunglasses
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The 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.
What to do
Consumers should stop children from wearing the sunglasses immediately. Return the sunglasses to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Brands named
imt accessoriesbarbiebarbie sunglassescpsccpsc imt
Recall history
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