Batman™ and One Piece™ magnetic action figure sets
CPSC Recall #07-269 — August 13, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-269 |
| Recall Date | August 13, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 345,000 |
| Importer | Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from June 2006 through June 2007 for about $11. |
Product
Batman™ and One Piece™ magnetic action figure sets
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 345,000 Batman and One Piece magnetic action figure sets. Small, powerful magnets inside the accessories of the toy figures can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract inside the body and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage which can be fatal.Name of Product: Batman™ and One Piece™ magnetic action figure setsUnits: About 345,000Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.Hazard: Small, powerful magnets inside the accessories of the toy figures can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract inside the body and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage which can be fatal.Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of 21 incidents where a magnet fell out of the toy figure, including a case of a 3-year-old boy who was found with a magnet in his mouth. The boy did not swallow the magnet and no injuries have been reported to Mattel and CPSC.Description: The recalled Batman™ toys include:- The Batman™ Magna Battle Armor™ Batman™ figure with model number J1944,- The Batman™ Magna Fight Wing™ Batman™ figure with model number J1946,- The Batman™ Secret ID™ figure with model number J5114, and- The Batman™ Flying Fox™ figure with model number J5115. The seven inch tall action figures include the Batman logo on the front and include magnetic accessories. The model number is located on the lower right corner of the tag which is sewn to the figure.The recalled One Piece™ toy is:- One Piece™ Triple Slash Zolo Roronoa™ figure with model number J4142. The 5 ½ inch tall action figure has green hair, black pants, and has magnets in his hands which connect to magnets on various swords that the figure can hold. The model number is printed on the back of the action figure's left leg.Sold at: Discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from June 2006 through June 2007 for about $11.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and contact Mattel for instructions on how to return it to receive a free replacement toy.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mattel toll-free (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com.
Hazard
Small, powerful magnets inside the accessories of the toy figures can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract inside the body and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage which can be fatal.
Incidents & Injuries
The firm is aware of 21 incidents where a magnet fell out of the toy figure, including a case of a 3-year-old boy who was found with a magnet in his mouth. The boy did not swallow the magnet and no injuries have been reported to Mattel and CPSC.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and contact Mattel for instructions on how to return it to receive a free replacement toy.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.