Mattel, Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle
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.
- Units
- 314,000
- Reports
- 14
- Injuries
- 14
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $27
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Mass merchants and toy stores nationwide, from June 2003 through February 2004, for about $27.
- Product type
- Toy Vehicles
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Incident log
Mattel has received 14 reports of injuries consisting of scrapes, scratches, lacerations and punctures. Four of the injuries required medical treatment.
What the notice says to do
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.
Consumers can call Mattel at (888) 271-9891 anytime or visit www.service.mattel.com to determine if their toy is among the recalled models and to order the free replacement wings, if needed.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 14 2004; last revised FEB 05 2025.