CPSCGeneral Alert
Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose
Published: August 14, 2007Recall ID: 07271Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Barbie and Tanner™ play sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Mattel-Recalls-Barbie-and-Tanner-Magnetic-Toys-Due-to-Magnets-Coming-Loose |
| Title | Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/defd7a95e04a49afae361f730d7cf505.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Barbie Play Set |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/733ba3af9b75467d9e6c1a91a95dda46.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Tanner Play Set |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Barbie and Tanner™ play sets |
| Products › Type | Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets |
| Products › Category I D | 2201 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 683,000 |
| Recall I D | 3693 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy. |
| Importers › Name | Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to August 2007 for about $16. |
| Recall Date | 2007-08-14T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 07271 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-12T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |