[Recalled] Barbie™ Sunglasses — The recalled sunglasses have a pink tint to the eyeglasses, have floating glitt… | CPSC 2001-02-21
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Barbie™ Sunglasses |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 01086 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 21 February 2001 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
Read the full official notice →
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