September 4, 2007
Mattel Recalls Various Barbie® Accessory Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Various Barbie Accessory Toys
Units: About 675,000
Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Hazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves various Barbie accessory toys that were manufactured between September 30, 2006 and August 20, 2007. The model names, product numbers and affected date code numbers are listed in the chart below. The product and date code numbers are printed on the largest component of the toy sets.
Barbie® Dream Puppy House™ (lead paint on dog)
J9485
286-6JX through 365-6JX
or
001-7JX through 232-7JX
(product number and date code are marked on the bottom of the house)
Barbie® Dream Kitty Condo™ Playset (lead paint on cat)
J9486
286-6JX through 365-6JX
or
001-7JX through 232-7JX
(product number and date code are marked on the bottom of the house)
Barbie® Table and Chairs Kitchen Playset (lead paint on dog, chip platter, dinner plates)
K8606
All
Barbie® Bathtub and Toilet Playset (lead point on cat)
K8607
All
Barbie® Futon and Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on cat)
K8608
All
Barbie® Desk and Chair Bedroom Playset (lead paint on dog)
K8609
All
Barbie® Couch & Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on purse)
K8613
All
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