Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-08-14 · 07271
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
07271
Date
2007-08-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Barbie and Tanner™ play sets
Companies
Retailer(s)
Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to August 2007 for about $16.
Importer(s)
Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
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.