CPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle
USCPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle
Recalling Firm: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Mattel-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-BATMAN-BATMOBILE-Toy-Vehicle- |
| Title | CPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/batmobile.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ toy |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Mattel has received 14 reports of injuries consisting of scrapes, scratches, lacerations and punctures. Four of the injuries required medical treatment. |
| Products › Name | BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ |
| Products › Type | Toy Vehicles |
| Products › Category I D | 2208 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 314,000 |
| Recall I D | 2600 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchants and toy stores nationwide, from June 2003 through February 2004, for about $27. |
| Recall Date | 2004-04-14T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 04118 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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