| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2007 Release #07-301 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 496-8330 |
Mattel Recalls Various Barbie® Accessory Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint 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 unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Various Barbie Accessory Toys
Units: About 675,000
Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Hazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves various Barbie accessory toys that were manufactured between September 30, 2006 and August 20, 2007. The model names, product numbers and affected date code numbers are listed in the chart below. The product and date code numbers are printed on the largest component of the toy sets.
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| Product | Product Number | Date Code Number | Product Photo |
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| Barbie® Dream Puppy House™ (lead paint on dog) | J9485 | 286-6JX through 365-6JX or 001-7JX through 232-7JX (product number and date code are marked on the bottom of the house) |
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| Barbie® Dream Kitty Condo™ Playset (lead paint on cat) | J9486 | 286-6JX through 365-6JX or 001-7JX through 232-7JX (product number and date code are marked on the bottom of the house) |
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| Barbie® Table and Chairs Kitchen Playset (lead paint on dog, chip platter, dinner plates) | K8606 | All (product number is marked under the table) |
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| Barbie® Bathtub and Toilet Playset (lead point on cat) | K8607 | All (product number is marked under the tub) |
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| Barbie® Futon and Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on cat) | K8608 | All (product number is marked on the cushion label) |
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| Barbie® Desk and Chair Bedroom Playset (lead paint on dog) | K8609 | All (product number is marked under the desk) |
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| Barbie® Couch & Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on purse) | K8613 | All (product number is marked under the table) |
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Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel for instructions on how to receive a free replacement toy of equal value.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mattel's Fisher-Price hotline at (888) 496-8330 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mattel.com/safety
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