CPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™
CPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle
Why was CPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ recalled?
The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of rigid plastic and come to a point, which poses a potential puncture or laceration hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving free replacement wings. Mattel is providing free repair kits containing two replacement wings without pointed ends that snap onto the toy vehicle. The repair can be done quickly and easily at home; instructions will be provided. Contact: Consumers can call Mattel at (888) 271-9891 anytime or visit www.service.mattel.com to determine if their toy is among the recalled models and to order the free replacement wings, if needed.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™
- Company
- Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
- Quantity
- 314,000
- Sold at
- Mass merchants and toy stores nationwide, from June 2003 through February 2004, for about $27.
- Recall date
- April 14, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- Mattel has received 14 reports of injuries consisting of scrapes, scratches, lacerations and punctures. Four of the injuries required medical treatment.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled "BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™" toy car is a 20-inch blue and gray plastic vehicle with a detachable motorcycle. Model number B4944 is written on the bottom of the toy vehicle.