CPSC recall 07-301, announced September 4, 2007, covers Mattel Various Barbie Accessory Toys (about 675,000 units). Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel for instructions on how to receive a free replacement toy of equal value. Recall contact: call (888) 496-8330, or go to www.mattel.com/safety.
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The recall involves various Barbie accessory toys that were manufactured between September 30, 2006 and August 20, 2007. The model names, product numbers and affected date code numbers are listed in the chart below. The product and date code numbers are printed on the largest component of the toy sets. 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)
Why it was recalled
Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel for instructions on how to receive a free replacement toy of equal value.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Mattel
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-301
- Units
- About 675,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retail stores nationwide from October 2006 through August 2007 for about $10.
- Importer
- Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Various Barbie Accessory Toys
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Mattel's Fisher-Price hotline at (888) 496-8330 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.mattel.com/safety
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