The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09097·Announced 2009-01-15

Axiom Recalls Children's Sunglasses Due to Lead Paint Violation

Axiom International is recalling approximately 5,300 children's sunglasses because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Axiom International Inc. is recalling approximately 5,300 units of children's sunglasses due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The recalled sunglasses are two-tone, available in Spiderweb Blue and Spiderweb Red, and feature a spider web etched between the eyes with "Made in China" engraved on the right-hand side of the frame.

The hazard associated with this recall is that the surface paint on the sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the use of these products.

The sunglasses were sold at 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, consumers can contact Axiom at (800) 262-0599 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.axiomintl.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Sunglasses
Manufacturer
Axiom International Inc., of Billings, Mont.
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Eyewear
Hazard
Affected units
5,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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