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Product Recall Number: 07-271

Why was Barbie and Tanner™ play sets recalled?

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.

Barbie and Tanner™ play sets
Here's product recall specific data for Barbie and Tanner™ play sets.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-271

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-08-13

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Barbie and Tanner™ play sets

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 683,000 Barbie and Tanner play sets. 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.Name of Product: Barbie and Tanner™ play setsUnits: About 683,000Importer: 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™ 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: ChinaRemedy: 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 website at www.service.mattel.com.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 683,000

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

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

  • Sold At: Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to August 2007 for about $16.

  • Importers: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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