The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·97055·Announced 1997-01-06

Mattel Recalls Cabbage Patch Kids Snacktime Dolls Due to Entrapment Concerns

Mattel is offering refunds for Cabbage Patch Kids Snacktime dolls after reports of hair and fingers getting caught in the dolls' mouths.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is a voluntary precautionary measure following reports of minor entrapment incidents (hair/fingers), with no serious safety hazard identified by testing, fitting the Moderate criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Mattel, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has announced a voluntary refund program for Cabbage Patch Kids Snacktime Kids dolls. The company is withdrawing the product from retail shelves and discontinuing distribution. This action follows reports of people getting their hair and fingers caught in the mouths of the dolls.

Approximately 500,000 of these dolls were sold to consumers since the toy's introduction in the fall of 1996. Although neither Mattel nor CPSC testing identified a serious safety hazard, the company is responding to consumer concerns. Mattel is offering a full cash refund of $40, which includes estimated shipping and handling costs.

Consumers who purchased these dolls can call Mattel at (800) 524-8697, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, to receive their refund.

The recalled product

Product
Cabbage Patch Kids Snacktime Kids dolls
Manufacturer
Cabbage Patch
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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