The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07301·Announced 2007-09-04

Mattel Recalls Barbie Accessory Toys for Lead Paint Violations

Mattel is recalling approximately 675,000 Barbie accessory toys sold nationwide because surface paints contain excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.

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 (lead paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mattel Inc. is recalling various Barbie accessory toys, including playsets and activity sets, due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The affected products were manufactured between September 30, 2006, and August 20, 2007, and sold at retail stores nationwide from October 2006 through August 2007 for approximately $10. The recall involves about 675,000 units of specific Barbie accessory toys, such as the Dream Puppy House, Dream Kitty Condo Playset, and various room playsets.

The hazard is that surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. The specific components affected by the lead paint vary by product, including dogs, cats, chip platters, dinner plates, and purses. No injuries have been reported in connection with these toys.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children. To receive a free replacement toy of equal value, consumers should contact Mattel for instructions. Additional information is available by calling Mattel's Fisher-Price hotline at (888) 496-8330 or visiting www.mattel.com/safety.

The recalled product

Product
Various Barbie Accessory Toys
Manufacturer
Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
675,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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