Another month, another Mattel recall. And what a surprise. This one also has addresses safety issues with toys manufactured in China.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said that that Mattel claimed no reports of injuries had occurred, but that parents and caregivers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Mattel for a replacement. The company has set up a toll-free hotline staffed around the clock at (888) 496-8330.
As the eBay season ramps up again, parents are especially cautioned to beware of toys being auctioned. A Forbes report claimed that the business magazine had found recalled toys for sale without warnings on the popular auction site.
The toys affected by this recall are shown below.
| Product | Product Number | Date Code Number | Product Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |  |
| 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) |  |
| Barbie® Table and Chairs Kitchen Playset (lead paint on dog, chip platter, dinner plates) | K8606 | All (product number is marked under the table) |  |
| Barbie® Bathtub and Toilet Playset (lead point on cat) | K8607 | All (product number is marked under the tub) |  |
| Barbie® Futon and Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on cat) | K8608 | All (product number is marked on the cushion label) |  |
| Barbie® Desk and Chair Bedroom Playset (lead paint on dog) | K8609 | All (product number is marked under the desk) |  |
| Barbie® Couch & Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on purse) | K8613 | All (product number is marked under the table) |  |
Labels: Barbie, CPSC, Mattel, recall, safety, toy
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