It what is becoming a familiar event, Mattel announced another recall today. This one covering nine million more toys.
Lead poisoning and choking risks associated with more than nine million Chinese-made Mattel toys including Barbie, Batman, Sarge, Tanner and Doggie Day Care sparks huge recall, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.
According to the CPSC, about 253,000 “Sarge” die cast toy cars could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. The 2 and a half inch toy cars which look like military jeeps are marked “7EA” and “China” on the bottom, according to the CPSC. The product number “M1253″ and “K5925″ may be printed on the packaging.
The cars were sold nationwide at retail stores from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $7 and $20 (depending on whether they were sold in sets.) Though no injuries have been reported to date, lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Also according to the CPSC, about 683,000 Barbie and Tanner play sets have been recalled because of choking risks. Magnets within the toys can come loose and 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. Mattel has received three reports of magnets coming loose; no injuries have been reported.
The model numbers of the recalled Barbie and Tanner(tm) play sets are J9472 and J9560. The play sets were sold at toy stores and other various retailers for about $16 from May 2006 through August 2007.
About 345,000 Batman(tm) and One Piece(tm) magnetic action figure sets are included in the recall because small, powerful magnets inside the toy figures can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated, according to the CPSC. Mattel 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. The boy did not swallow the magnet and no injuries have been reported.
The seven inch tall Batman action figures have a logo on the front and include magnetic accessories. The model number can be found on the lower right corner of the tag, sewn into the figure.
The recalled Batman(tm) toys include:
The Batman(tm) Magna Battle Armor(tm) Batman(tm) figure with model
number J1944,
The Batman(tm) Magna Fight Wing(tm) Batman(tm) figure with model number
J1946,
The Batman(tm) Secret ID(tm) figure with model number J5114, and
The Batman(tm) Flying Fox(tm) figure with model number J5115.
The recalled One Piece(tm) toy is:
“One Piece(tm) Triple Slash Zolo Roronoa(tm) figure with model number J4142. The 5 1/2 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.”
The action figures were sold for about $11 between June 2006 and June 2007 at discount department stores and toy stores nationwide.
Also included in the Mattel recall are about 1 million Doggie Day Care(tm) play sets. Small magnets within 11 different Doggie Day Care(tm) products can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated, causing choking and / or intestinal blockage risks. The toys were sold for between $4 and $20 at toy stores and various retailers from July 2004 to August 2007, according to the CPSC.
The following products and names are included in the Doggie Day Care(tm) portion of the recall:
Product # and Name
H1532 Doggie Day Care Coco
H1533 Doggie Day Care Sparley
G4461 Doggie Day Care Lula and Baby
G4462 Doggie Day Care Crockett and Baby
G4464 Doggie Day Care Taffy and Baby
G4459 Doggie Day Care Snack Time with Cookie
G4460 Doggie Day Care Diaper Change with Ginger
H1530 Doggie Day Care Ice Cream with Ranger
G9703 Doggie Day Care Puppy Park with Dixie
G4457 Doggie Day Care Dream House Nursery with Honey
G4458 Doggie Day Care Bath Time with Beau
Additional reports of magnets detaching from Polly Pocket play sets prompt expanded recall to include 7.3 million play sets (about 2.4 million play sets were recalled on November 21, 2006). The toys were sold at toy stores and various other retailers from May 2003 through November 2006 for between $15 and $30, according to the CPSC.
“Since the previous recall announcement, Mattel has received more than 400 additional reports of magnets coming loose,” says the CPSC. “CPSC was aware in the first recall announcement of 170 reports of the magnets
coming out of the recalled toys. There had been three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforations that required surgery.”
“The recalled Polly Pocket play sets contain plastic dolls and accessories that have small magnets. The magnets measure 1/8 inch in diameter and are embedded in the hands and feet of some dolls, and in the plastic clothing, hairpieces and other accessories to help the pieces attach to the doll or to the doll’s house. The model number is printed on the bottom of the largest pieces on some of the play sets. Products manufactured after November 1, 2006 and are currently on store shelves are not included in this recall. Contact Mattel if you cannot find a model number on your product to determine if it is part of the recall.”
List of Recalled Polly Pocket Magnetic Play Sets and Item Number
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Hangin’ Out House(tm) Playset B2632
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Treetop Clubhouse(tm) Playset B3158
Polly Pocket!(tm) Spa Day(tm) Caboodle Asst. B3201
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Gameroom Garage(tm) Playset B3211
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Totally Tiki Diner(tm) Playset B7118
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) Boutique G8605
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) City Pretty(tm) Playset (Lila(tm)) H1537
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) Sporty Style(tm) Playset (Lea(tm)) H1538
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) Totally Zen(tm) Playset (Shani(tm))
H3211
Polly Pocket!(tm) Fashion Polly(tm) Happenin’ Pet Salon(tm) Playset
55503
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Magnetic Additions Assortment B2631
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Polly Pocket!(tm) Lunchbox Cafe(tm) Playset B3203
Polly Pocket!(tm) School Time Fun(tm) Playset B3204
Polly Pocket!(tm) Lip Gloss Studio(tm) Playset B3207
Polly Pocket!(tm) Glitter Boutique(tm) Playset B3209
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Dip N’ Dive Pool(tm) Playset B3210
Polly Pocket!(tm) Birthday Suprise (INTL) B3396
Polly Pocket!(tm) Dazzlin’ Pet Show(tm) Divine Dogs(tm) B7078
Polly Pocket!(tm) Dazzlin’ Pet Show(tm) Magic Rabbits(tm) B7082
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Sweet Treats(tm) Playset B7125
Polly Pocket!(tm) Mailbox Surprise(tm) Playset B7127
Polly Pocket!(tm) Stretch Polly Disco Lamp B7128 Picture not available
Polly Pocket!(tm) Jewlery Box Bedroom(tm) Playset B7129
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Party On The Go!(tm) Playset B8478
Polly Pocket!(tm) Spa Day(tm) Playset B9521
Polly Pocket!(tm) Lunchbox Cafe(tm) Playset B9522
Polly Pocket!(tm) School Time Fun(tm) Playset B9523
Polly Pocket!(tm) Glitter Puff B9525
Polly Pocket!(tm) Spa Day(tm) Playset B9578
Polly Pocket!(tm) Boutique On The Go(tm) Playset B9929
Polly Pocket!(tm) Mailbox Surprise(tm) Playset C0504
Polly Pocket!(tm) Jewelry Box Bedroom(tm) Playset C0505
Polly Pocket!(tm) Disco Lamp C1341
Polly Pocket!(tm) Disco Lamp C1342
Polly Pocket!(tm) Mermaid Stars(tm) Playset G8602
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quick Click(tm) Playset G8606 Picture not available
Polly Pocket!(tm) Snow Cool(tm) Hotel Playset G8612
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) House of Style(tm) Playset G8614
Polly Pocket!(tm) Totally Beadiful(tm) Jewelry Maker G8615
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quick Click(tm) Penthouse G8616
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) Movie Time(tm) Playset (Lila(tm)) H1553
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollywood(tm) Limo-Scene(tm) Vehicle J1659
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollywood(tm) Dial-A-Style(tm) Lila(tm) Doll J1661
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollywood(tm) Dial-A-Style(tm) Lea(tm) Doll J1662
Polly Pocket!(tm) Stickin’ 2 Style(tm) Doll J1670
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Rockin’ Theme Park(tm) Playset J1681
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Dress N’ Drive(tm) Lounge Playset J1687
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Theme Park Party(tm) Quick Clik(tm)
Doll and Fashions J1695
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Quick Clik(tm) Polly(tm) Doll J4169
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Quick Clik(tm) Crissy(tm) Doll J4170
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Quick Clik(tm) Lea(tm) Doll J4171
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Quick Clik(tm) Shanil(tm) Doll J4172
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Costume Cart (Lea(tm)) Playset J9305
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Gift Shop (Lila(tm)) Playset J9306
Polly Pocket!(tm) Twirl & Swirl(tm) Beauty Case J9648
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Dial-A Song Polly Fashions J9965
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Kerstie Fashions J9966
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Rockin’ Tour Bus(tm) K3460
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) Pool Party(tm) Playset (Lila(tm)) H1554
In all cases, consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer’s choice, up to the value of the returned product.
For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at
www.service.mattel.com
By Kris on 08/14/07 in Children, Columns, Featured, Recalls, Toys
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August 15th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
[...] – Health @ Clever Parents: Unfortunately, over 9 million Mattel toys were recalled yesterday for lead poisoning and choking risks. Chinese-made products including Barbie, Tanner and Doggie Day Care, Sarge from “Cars”, Batman, and many other toys are included in the recall. (read more at CleverParents.com ->) [...]
August 16th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
SAVE OUR CHILDREN
BOYCOTT CHINA NOW!!!
August 16th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
Why do we even buy toys that aren’t made and manufactured in this country, where a worker isn’t paid a fare days wage and safety oversight is non-existent.
August 16th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
REMEMBER, MAGNETS CAN KILL
Only a small portion of the toys included in this particular recall were due to lead paint used by a subcontractor in China (Sarge from Cars). The other 9 million + that Mattel wants you to pack up and send back to them (18.2 million worldwide) are magnetic toys. The CEO of Mattel, Bob Eckert said in his news conference that the real issue is the design of the Polly Pocket, Barbie and Tanner, Doggie Daycare, and Batman toys that contained magnets. Until recently, the silver magnets were exposed and it was discovered that they could pop out due to attraction to other magnets and other normal wear and tear. At least 4 children had to have abdominal surgery after swallowing Polly Pocket magnets. Mattel now says they will still sell tons of magnetic toys to the youth of America, but not to worry, because the powerful 1/8th-inch wide magnets are covered up with a little white material to keep them secure. Mattel is not the only company that jumped on the bandwagon of magnetic toys for younger and younger kids as rare earth magnets became cheap to produce (in guess where, CHINA)! Rose Art Industries AKA MEGA Brands has had millions of Magnetix recalled due to one death and many injuries from the exact same thing – not designing the toy well enough to keep the dang magnets from releasing and popping off somewhere in your carpet.
More info and photos can be found at http://magnetscankill.spaces.live.com.
August 18th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Parents may think that they are being the best parents ever by buying their kids toys, such as polly pockets. But all parents should check the lists first. Millions of kids are in danger because of this. PLEASE CHECK THE LISTS, AND SAVE YOUR CHILDREN!
August 18th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
For the past 3 years, Mattel has aggressively brought legal proceedings against my company, Super Duper Publications. We publish therapy materials for special needs children. Our sin? We use the word “Say” in many of our products, and Mattel doesn’t like it. Instead of focusing on the safety of their own product line, they choose to spend time and money fighting us over a word.
I wonder if the stock holders and board of directors of Mattel have any idea of this situation!!! Here’s a novel idea: Maybe Mattel should leave honest “Mom and Pop” business people alone and concentrate instead on better product safety and development in their own backyard!