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Mattel's Recall Hotline
(888) 271-9891
CPSC Consumer Hotline
(800) 638-2772
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(301) 504-7908
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the manufacturer 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: "BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™"
Units:
314,000
Manufacturer/Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo,
Calif.
Hazard: The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of
rigid plastic and come to a point, which pose a potential puncture or laceration
hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Mattel has received
14 reports of injuries consisting of scrapes, scratches, lacerations and
punctures. Four of the injuries required medical
treatment.
Description: 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.
Sold at:
Mass merchants and toy stores nationwide from June 2003 through February 2004
for about $27.
Manufactured in: China
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.
Consumer Contact: Consumers can
call Mattel at (888) 271-9891 anytime or visit http://www.service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp
to determine if their toy is among the recalled models and to order the free
replacement wings if needed.
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