Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose
Recall 07271 · Aug 14, 2007 · Mattel
683,000
units affected
683,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07271
- Date
- Aug 14, 2007
- Company
- Mattel
- Units affected
- 683,000
- Product
- Barbie and Tanner™ play sets
- Product type
- Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- Hazard
- Choking
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.
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to August 2007 for about $16.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled barbie and tanner™ play sets?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.