The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04118·Announced 2004-04-14

Mattel Recalls Batman Batmobile Toy Vehicle Due to Puncture Hazard

Mattel is recalling 314,000 Batman Batmobile toy vehicles because the rigid plastic rear tail wings have pointed ends that can cause punctures or lacerations to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product with reported injuries (scrapes, lacerations, punctures) but no reports of serious injury or death, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products where injury has been reported but is not severe.

Plain-English summary

Mattel Inc. is recalling approximately 314,000 BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ toy vehicles. The recalled toy is a 20-inch blue and gray plastic vehicle with a detachable motorcycle, identified by model number B4944 on the bottom. The product was sold at mass merchants and toy stores nationwide from June 2003 through February 2004 for about $27.

The recall was issued because the rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of rigid plastic and come to a point. This design poses a potential puncture or laceration hazard to young children. Mattel has received 14 reports of injuries consisting of scrapes, scratches, lacerations, and punctures, with four of these injuries requiring medical treatment.

Parents should take these toys away from children immediately. Consumers can contact Mattel at (888) 271-9891 or visit www.service.mattel.com to determine if their toy is among the recalled models and to order free replacement wings. Mattel is providing free repair kits containing two replacement wings without pointed ends that snap onto the toy vehicle.

The recalled product

Product
BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™
Manufacturer
Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
314,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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