Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose
Recalled August 14, 2007 · CPSC recall 07271 · Mattel
Hazard
A small magnet inside the "scooper" accessory can come loose. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.
Units
About 683,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received three reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
Description
The recall involves Barbie and Tanner™ play sets -- model numbers J9472 and J9560. The toys include a "scooper" accessory with a magnetic end. Recalled scoopers have a visible, silver-colored, disc-shaped magnet on the end of the scooper. Scoopers with a white material covering the magnet and products manufactured after January 31, 2007 are not recalled.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.
Contact
For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
Product
Barbie and Tanner™ play sets
Imported by
Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Retailers
Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to August 2007 for about $16.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →