Safety regulator, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle
Recall 04118 · Apr 14, 2004 · Mattel Inc.
314,000
units affected
314,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04118
- Date
- Apr 14, 2004
- Company
- Mattel Inc.
- Units affected
- 314,000
- Product
- BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™
- Product type
- Toy Vehicles
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recalled "BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™" toy car is a 20-inch blue and gray plastic vehicle with a detachable motorcycle. Model number B4944 is written on the bottom of the toy vehicle.
What can happen
The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of rigid plastic and come to a point, which poses a potential puncture or laceration hazard to young children.
The fix
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving free replacement wings. Mattel is providing free repair kits containing two replacement wings without pointed ends that snap onto the toy vehicle. The repair can be done quickly and easily at home; instructions will be provided.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Mattel has received 14 reports of injuries consisting of scrapes, scratches, lacerations and punctures. Four of the injuries required medical treatment.
- Sold at
- Mass merchants and toy stores nationwide, from June 2003 through February 2004, for about $27.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled batman™ batmobile™?
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving free replacement wings. Mattel is providing free repair kits containing two replacement wings without pointed ends that snap onto the toy vehicle. The repair can be done quickly and easily at home.
What is the hazard?
The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of rigid plastic and come to a point, which poses a potential puncture or laceration hazard to young children.
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.