Mattel Recalls Various Barbie® Accessory Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 07301 · Sep 4, 2007 · Mattel
675,000
units affected
675,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07301
- Date
- Sep 4, 2007
- Company
- Mattel
- Units affected
- 675,000
- Product
- Various Barbie Accessory Toys
- Product type
- Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall involves various Barbie accessory toys that were manufactured between September 30, 2006 and August 20, 2007. The model names, product numbers and affected date code numbers are listed in the chart below. The product and date code numbers are printed on the largest component of the toy sets. Product Product Number Date Code Number Product Photo Barbie® Dream Puppy House™ (lead paint on dog) J9485 286-6JX through 365-6JX or 001-7JX through 232-7JX (product number and date code are marked on the bottom of the house) Barbie® Dream Kitty Condo™ Playset (lead paint on cat) J9486 286-6JX through 365-6JX or 001-7JX through 232-7JX (product number and date code are marked on the bottom of the house) Barbie® Table and Chairs Kitchen Playset (lead paint on dog, chip platter, dinner plates) K8606 All (product number is marked under the table) Barbie® Bathtub and Toilet Playset (lead point on cat) K8607 All (product number is marked under the tub) Barbie® Futon and Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on cat) K8608 All (product number is marked on the cushion label) Barbie® Desk and Chair Bedroom Playset (lead paint on dog) K8609 All (product number is marked under the desk) Barbie® Couch & Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on purse) K8613 All (product number is marked under the table)
What can happen
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel for instructions on how to receive a free replacement toy of equal value.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Retail stores nationwide from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled various barbie accessory toys?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel for instructions on how to receive a free replacement toy of equal value.
What is the hazard?
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
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.