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Mattel Recalls BarbieŽ Accessories Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Various Barbie Accessory Toys Units: About 675,000 Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif. Hazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of
lead which is prohibited under federal law. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: 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. Note: by clicking on any of the images below,
you can view a larger version. Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from October 2006 through
August 2007 for about $10. Manufactured in: China 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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mattel’s
Fisher-Price hotline at (888) 496-8330 anytime, or visit
Mattel's Web site.
September 5, 2007
Product
Product Number
Date Code Number
Product Photo
BarbieŽ 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)
BarbieŽ 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)
BarbieŽ Table and Chairs Kitchen Playset (lead paint on dog,
chip platter, dinner plates)
K8606
All
(product number is marked under the table)
BarbieŽ Bathtub and Toilet Playset (lead point on cat)
K8607
All
(product number is marked under the tub)
BarbieŽ Futon and Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on
cat)
K8608
All
(product number is marked on the cushion label)
BarbieŽ Desk and Chair Bedroom Playset (lead paint on dog)
K8609
All
(product number is marked under the desk)
BarbieŽ Couch & Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on
purse)
K8613
All
(product number is marked under the table)
For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our
Healthy
Environments Section.
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