Tuesday, August 14, 2007

MORE RECALLS!

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1. Mattel Recalls Batman(tm) and One Piece(tm) Magnetic Action Figure
Sets Due To Magnets Coming Loose
2. Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead
Safety Standard
3. Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner(tm) Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets
Coming Loose
4. Mattel Recalls Doggie Day Care(tm) Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets
Coming Loose
5. Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets
Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel


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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2007
Release #07-269

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 597-6597
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Mattel Recalls Batman(tm) and One Piece(tm) Magnetic Action Figure Sets
Due To Magnets Coming Loose

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Batman(tm) and One Piece(tm) magnetic action figure
sets

Units: About 345,000

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: Small, powerful magnets inside the accessories of the toy
figures can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If
more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract inside the body and
cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage which can be fatal.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of 21 incidents where a magnet
fell out of the toy figure, including a case of a 3-year-old boy who was
found with a magnet in his mouth. The boy did not swallow the magnet and
no injuries have been reported to Mattel and CPSC.

Description: The recalled Batman(tm) toys include:

The Batman(tm) Magna Battle Armor(tm) Batman(tm) figure with model
number J1944,
The Batman(tm) Magna Fight Wing(tm) Batman(tm) figure with model number
J1946,
The Batman(tm) Secret ID(tm) figure with model number J5114, and
The Batman(tm) Flying Fox(tm) figure with model number J5115. The seven
inch tall action figures include the Batman logo on the front and
include magnetic accessories. The model number is located on the lower
right corner of the tag which is sewn to the figure.

The recalled One Piece(tm) toy is:

One Piece(tm) Triple Slash Zolo Roronoa(tm) figure with model number
J4142. The 5 1/2 inch tall action figure has green hair, black pants,
and has magnets in his hands which connect to magnets on various swords
that the figure can hold. The model number is printed on the back of the
action figure's left leg.

Sold at: Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from June
2006 through June 2007 for about $11.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and contact
Mattel for instructions on how to return it to receive a free
replacement toy.

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

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07269.html


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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2007
Release #07-270

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 916-4997
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead Safety
Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately.

Name of Product: "Sarge" die cast toy cars

Units: About 253,000

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess
of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and
can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves die cast "Sarge" 2 1/2 inch toy cars.
The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 1/2 inches long
by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings "7EA"
and "China" on the bottom. The "Sarge" toy car is sold alone or in a
package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars)
and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars
marked "Thailand" are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for
between $7 and $20 (depending on whether they were sold individually or
in sets).

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from
children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product
to receive a replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mattel at (800)
916-4997 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07270.html


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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2007
Release #07-271

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 597-6597
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner(tm) Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming
Loose

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Barbie and Tanner(tm) play sets

Units: About 683,000

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

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.

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

Description: The recall involves Barbie and Tanner(tm) 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 at: Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to
August 2007 for about $16.

Manufactured in: China

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

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

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07271.html


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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2007
Release #07-272

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 597-6597
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Mattel Recalls Doggie Day Care(tm) Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming
Loose

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Doggie Day Care(tm) play sets

Units: About 1 million

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: Small magnets inside the toys can fall out. 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.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of magnets coming
loose. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled Doggie Day Care play sets have various figures
and accessories that contain small magnets.

Product # and Name
H1532 Doggie Day Care Coco
H1533 Doggie Day Care Sparley
G4461 Doggie Day Care Lula and Baby
G4462 Doggie Day Care Crockett and Baby
G4464 Doggie Day Care Taffy and Baby
G4459 Doggie Day Care Snack Time with Cookie
G4460 Doggie Day Care Diaper Change with Ginger
H1530 Doggie Day Care Ice Cream with Ranger
G9703 Doggie Day Care Puppy Park with Dixie
G4457 Doggie Day Care Dream House Nursery with Honey
G4458 Doggie Day Care Bath Time with Beau

Sold at: Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide from July
2004 to August 2007 for between $4 and $20.

Manufactured in: China

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

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

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07272.html


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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 14, 2007
Release #07-273

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 597-6597
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets
Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Products: Various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with
magnets

Units: About 7.3 million play sets (about 2.4 million play sets were
recalled on November 21, 2006)

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose.
The magnets can be found by young children and 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.

Incidents/Injuries: Since the previous recall announcement, Mattel has
received more than 400 additional reports of magnets coming loose. CPSC
was aware in the first recall announcement of 170 reports of the magnets
coming out of the recalled toys. There had been three reports of serious
injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three
suffered intestinal perforations that required surgery.

Description: The recalled Polly Pocket play sets contain plastic dolls
and accessories that have small magnets. The magnets measure 1/8 inch in
diameter and are embedded in the hands and feet of some dolls, and in
the plastic clothing, hairpieces and other accessories to help the
pieces attach to the doll or to the doll's house. The model number is
printed on the bottom of the largest pieces on some of the play sets.
Products manufactured after November 1, 2006 and are currently on store
shelves are not included in this recall. Contact Mattel if you cannot
find a model number on your product to determine if it is part of the
recall.

Sold at: Toy stores and various other retailers from May 2003 through
November 2006 for between $15 and $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from
children and contact Mattel to receive a voucher for a replacement toy
of the customer's choice, up to the value of the returned product.

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

List of Recalled Polly Pocket Magnetic Play Sets and Item Number

Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Hangin' Out House(tm) Playset B2632
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Treetop Clubhouse(tm) Playset B3158
Polly Pocket!(tm) Spa Day(tm) Caboodle Asst. B3201
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Gameroom Garage(tm) Playset B3211
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Totally Tiki Diner(tm) Playset B7118

Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) Boutique G8605
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) City Pretty(tm) Playset (Lila(tm)) H1537

Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) Sporty Style(tm) Playset (Lea(tm)) H1538

Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) Totally Zen(tm) Playset (Shani(tm))
H3211
Polly Pocket!(tm) Fashion Polly(tm) Happenin' Pet Salon(tm) Playset
55503
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Magnetic Additions Assortment B2631
Picture not available
Polly Pocket!(tm) Lunchbox Cafe(tm) Playset B3203
Polly Pocket!(tm) School Time Fun(tm) Playset B3204
Polly Pocket!(tm) Lip Gloss Studio(tm) Playset B3207
Polly Pocket!(tm) Glitter Boutique(tm) Playset B3209
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Dip N' Dive Pool(tm) Playset B3210
Polly Pocket!(tm) Birthday Suprise (INTL) B3396
Polly Pocket!(tm) Dazzlin' Pet Show(tm) Divine Dogs(tm) B7078
Polly Pocket!(tm) Dazzlin' Pet Show(tm) Magic Rabbits(tm) B7082
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Sweet Treats(tm) Playset B7125
Polly Pocket!(tm) Mailbox Surprise(tm) Playset B7127
Polly Pocket!(tm) Stretch Polly Disco Lamp B7128 Picture not available
Polly Pocket!(tm) Jewlery Box Bedroom(tm) Playset B7129
Polly Pocket!(tm) Polly Place(tm) Party On The Go!(tm) Playset B8478
Polly Pocket!(tm) Spa Day(tm) Playset B9521
Polly Pocket!(tm) Lunchbox Cafe(tm) Playset B9522
Polly Pocket!(tm) School Time Fun(tm) Playset B9523
Polly Pocket!(tm) Glitter Puff B9525
Polly Pocket!(tm) Spa Day(tm) Playset B9578
Polly Pocket!(tm) Boutique On The Go(tm) Playset B9929
Polly Pocket!(tm) Mailbox Surprise(tm) Playset C0504
Polly Pocket!(tm) Jewelry Box Bedroom(tm) Playset C0505
Polly Pocket!(tm) Disco Lamp C1341
Polly Pocket!(tm) Disco Lamp C1342
Polly Pocket!(tm) Mermaid Stars(tm) Playset G8602
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quick Click(tm) Playset G8606 Picture not available
Polly Pocket!(tm) Snow Cool(tm) Hotel Playset G8612
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) House of Style(tm) Playset G8614
Polly Pocket!(tm) Totally Beadiful(tm) Jewelry Maker G8615
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quick Click(tm) Penthouse G8616
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) Movie Time(tm) Playset (Lila(tm)) H1553

Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollywood(tm) Limo-Scene(tm) Vehicle J1659
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollywood(tm) Dial-A-Style(tm) Lila(tm) Doll J1661
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollywood(tm) Dial-A-Style(tm) Lea(tm) Doll J1662
Polly Pocket!(tm) Stickin' 2 Style(tm) Doll J1670
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Rockin' Theme Park(tm) Playset J1681
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Dress N' Drive(tm) Lounge Playset J1687

Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Theme Park Party(tm) Quick Clik(tm)
Doll and Fashions J1695
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Quick Clik(tm) Polly(tm) Doll J4169
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Quick Clik(tm) Crissy(tm) Doll J4170
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Quick Clik(tm) Lea(tm) Doll J4171
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Quick Clik(tm) Shanil(tm) Doll J4172
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Costume Cart (Lea(tm)) Playset J9305
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Gift Shop (Lila(tm)) Playset J9306
Polly Pocket!(tm) Twirl & Swirl(tm) Beauty Case J9648
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Dial-A Song Polly Fashions J9965
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Kerstie Fashions J9966
Polly Pocket!(tm) Pollyworld(tm) Rockin' Tour Bus(tm) K3460
Polly Pocket!(tm) Quik-Clik(tm) Pool Party(tm) Playset (Lila(tm)) H1554


To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a table containing
pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07273.html


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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or
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can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.

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