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13 official CPSC notices naming Mattel, 1978–2007, across children & toys.

Mattel recalls at a glance

recall notices
13
units recalled, at least
5.7 million
incident reports
610
injuries
14
brands
2

Totals add up the figures the notices state, counting a reannounced recall once; 7 of 13 notices add a unit count. A notice that gives no number adds nothing.

Product types
Toys & play sets (13)
Hazards identified
Ingestion, Fall, Choking, Laceration
Categories
Children & Toys
Latest notice
September 4, 2007
Earliest notice
December 8, 1978

Mattel recall model numbers

Every model number named in a Mattel recall, grouped by notice. Type the number from your product label.

8 model numbers

Mattel toy recalls

13 notices where the recalled products are toys & play sets.

All toy recalls
New07-273Children & Toys

Mattel Various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories

Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose. The magnets can be found by young children and 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.

  • Ingestion
  • About 7.3 million units
  • 400 reports
New07-272Children & Toys

Mattel Doggie Day Care™ play sets

Small magnets inside the toys can fall out. 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.

  • Fall
  • Ingestion
  • About 1 million units
  • 2 reports
New07-271Children & Toys

Mattel 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.

  • Ingestion
  • About 683,000 units
  • 3 reports
Models
New07-270Children & Toys

Mattel Sarge die cast toy cars

Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

  • Ingestion
  • About 253,000 units
  • No incidents reported
New07-039Children & Toys

Mattel Polly Pocket dolls and accessories

Tiny magnets inside the dolls and accessories can fall out undetected by parents and caregivers. The magnets can be swallowed, aspirated by young children or placed by a child in their nose or ears. When more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be fatal. Aspiration to the lungs requires immediate surgery. Magnets placed in the nose or ears can cause swelling and be difficult to remove.

  • Fall
  • Ingestion
  • About 2.4 million units
  • 170 reports
New04-118Children & Toys

Mattel BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™

The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of rigid plastic and come to a point, which poses a potential puncture or laceration hazard to young children.

  • Laceration
  • 314,000 units
  • 14 reports, 14 injuries
Models

Mattel recall phone numbers and websites

The recall contact each official notice gives, newest first. Contacts can change after a notice is published; the notice itself is the final word.

Mattel recall questions

How many Mattel recalls are there?

As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published 13 recall notices naming Mattel consumer products between 1978 and 2007, covering at least 5.7 million units.

Has Mattel had a recall in 2026?

No. As of October 1, 2026, CPSC has published no recall notice naming Mattel consumer products in 2026. The most recent was announced September 4, 2007 (CPSC 07-301).

What products has Mattel recalled?

Toys & play sets (13).

What is the largest Mattel recall?

“Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel” (CPSC 07-273), announced August 14, 2007: about 7.3 million units.

How do I check if my Mattel product is recalled?

Find the model number on the product's rating label, then type it into the model-number lookup on this page. A match means the number appears in an official CPSC notice; open that notice to confirm any date codes or serial ranges it lists. No match is not proof that a product is safe.

How do I contact Mattel about a recall?

Each notice names its own recall contact; the contacts for every Mattel notice are listed on this page. For the most recent one, Mattel Various Barbie Accessory Toys (CPSC 07-301), call (888) 496-8330 and go to www.mattel.com/safety.