Mattel · Recalled
Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose
A small magnet inside the "scooper" accessory can come loose. Magnets found by young children 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.
- Units
- About 683,000
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $16
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall involves Barbie and Tanner™ play sets -- model numbers J9472 and J9560. The toys include a "scooper" accessory with a magnetic end. Recalled scoopers have a visible, silver-colored, disc-shaped magnet on the end of the scooper. Scoopers with a white material covering the magnet and products manufactured after January 31, 2007 are not recalled.
The file
- Sold at
- Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to August 2007 for about $16.
- Product type
- Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Incident log
The firm has received three reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.
For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
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 AUG 14 2007; last revised JUN 12 2014.
