CPSC recall 04-118, announced April 14, 2004, covers Mattel BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ (314,000 units). 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. The notice cites 14 incident reports and 14 injuries. Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving free replacement wings. Recall contact: call (888) 271-9891, or go to www.service.mattel.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Model number B4944 is written on the bottom of the toy vehicle.
Which products are included?
The recalled "BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™" toy car is a 20-inch blue and gray plastic vehicle with a detachable motorcycle. Model number B4944 is written on the bottom of the toy vehicle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
Mattel has received 14 reports of injuries consisting of scrapes, scratches, lacerations and punctures. Four of the injuries required medical treatment.
Official remedy
Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving free replacement wings. Mattel is providing free repair kits containing two replacement wings without pointed ends that snap onto the toy vehicle. The repair can be done quickly and easily at home; instructions will be provided.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Mattel
- Manufacturer
- Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 04-118
- Units
- 314,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchants and toy stores nationwide, from June 2003 through February 2004, for about $27.
BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™
CPSC product type: Toy Vehicles
Recall contact information
Consumers can call Mattel at (888) 271-9891 anytime or visit www.service.mattel.com to determine if their toy is among the recalled models and to order the free replacement wings, if needed.
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