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Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose

U.S. CPSCIngestionAug 14, 2007
Recalled Barbie Play Set
Recalled Barbie Play Set
Recalled Tanner Play Set
Recalled Tanner Play Set

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received three reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to August 2007 for about $16.

Contact the company

For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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