Mattel Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys recall: Magnets Coming Loose
Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose
Why was Mattel Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
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
- Barbie and Tanner™ play sets
- Company
- Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 683,000
- Sold at
- Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to August 2007 for about $16.
- Recall date
- August 14, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received three reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.