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Product recall · CPSCAugust 14, 2007Worth checking
Mattel Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 683,000
- Recall date
- August 14, 2007
- Brand
- Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
J9472
Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to August 2007 for about $16.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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