Mattel Recalls Batman and One Piece Magnetic Action Figures

Plain-English summary

Mattel Inc. is recalling Batman and One Piece magnetic action figure sets due to a safety hazard involving small, powerful magnets. The recalled products include specific Batman figures (models J1944, J1946, J5114, and J5115) and the One Piece Triple Slash Zolo Roronoa figure (model J4142). These toys were sold at discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from June 2006 through June 2007 for approximately $11.

The hazard exists because the magnets inside the accessories can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract each other inside the body, potentially causing intestinal perforation, infection, or blockage, which can be fatal. Mattel is aware of 21 incidents where a magnet fell out of the toy, including one case involving a 3-year-old boy who had a magnet in his mouth but did not swallow it. No injuries have been reported to Mattel or the CPSC.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toys and contact Mattel for instructions on how to return them to receive a free replacement toy. Additional information is available by calling Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 or visiting www.service.mattel.com.

The recalled product

Product

Batman™ and One Piece™ magnetic action figure sets

Manufacturer

Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• choking
• swallowing
• magnet-ingestion

Affected units

345,000

Distribution

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