January 15, 2009
Axiom International Inc. is recalling about 5,300 pairs of children's sunglasses.
Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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.
They were sold by party stores, discount dollar stores, and hardware stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2008 for between $1 and $5.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For more information, contact Axiom at (800) 262-0599 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.axiomintl.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
