Mattel Recalls Barbie and Tanner™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 07-271 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 14, 2007
- Brand
- Mattel
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- Barbie and Tanner™ play sets
- Hazard
- Magnets Coming Loose
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 683,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 12, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Barbie and Tanner™ play sets · About 683,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to August 2007 for about $16.; Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received three reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
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
Recall history and context
Mattel appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Mattel recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Barbie and Tanner™ play sets (About 683,000 units). The recall involves Barbie and Tanner™ play sets -- model numbers J9472 and J9560.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Magnets Coming Loose.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 12, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.