Mattel Recalls Batman™ and One Piece™ Magnetic Action Figure Sets Due To Magnets Coming Loose
Recall 07269 · Aug 14, 2007 · Mattel
345,000
units affected
345,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07269
- Date
- Aug 14, 2007
- Company
- Mattel
- Units affected
- 345,000
- Product
- Batman™ and One Piece™ magnetic action figure sets
- Product type
- Toy Figures
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
The recalled Batman™ toys include: The Batman™ Magna Battle Armor™ Batman™ figure with model number J1944, The Batman™ Magna Fight Wing™ Batman™ figure with model number J1946, The Batman™ Secret ID™ figure with model number J5114, and The Batman™ Flying Fox™ figure with model number J5115. The seven-inch-tall action figures include the Batman logo on the front and include magnetic accessories. The model number is located on the lower right corner of the tag which is sewn to the figure. The recalled One Piece™ toy is: One Piece™ Triple Slash Zolo Roronoa™ figure with model number J4142. The 5 ½ inch tall action figure has green hair, black pants, and has magnets in his hands, which connect to magnets on various swords that the figure can hold. The model number is printed on the back of the action figure's left leg.
What can happen
Small, powerful magnets inside the accessories of the toy figures can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract inside the body and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be fatal.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and contact Mattel for instructions on how to return it to receive a free replacement toy.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of 21 incidents where a magnet fell out of the toy figure, including a case of a 3-year-old boy who was found with a magnet in his mouth.
- Sold at
- Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from June 2006 through June 2007 for about $11.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled batman™ and one piece™ magnetic action figure sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and contact Mattel for instructions on how to return it to receive a free replacement toy.
What is the hazard?
Small, powerful magnets inside the accessories of the toy figures can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract inside the body and cause intestinal perforation, infection 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.