Product Recalls
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Fisher-Price Kitchen Toys Recall
November 6, 2007:
Mattel Inc. recalled more than 172,000 Fisher-Price kitchen toys in the United States and Europe because several children choked and gagged on small, detachable parts.
The recall involves 155,000 toys sold in the United States, according to the CPSC. It also includes 7,000 items distributed in Britain, 4,900 in Italy, 4,900 in Germany and 394 in Austria. The Mexican-made toys were sold between May and October.
For a free repair kit, toy owners should contact Fisher-Price at 888-812-7187. For more information, visit www.service.mattel.com or www.cpsc.gov.
Toy Recall
August 14, 2007
Toy-making Mattel Inc. has issued recalls for 9 million Chinese-made toys that contain magnets that can be swallowed by children or could have lead paint. Included in the recall are 7.3 million play sets, including Polly Pocket dolls and Batman action figures, and 253,000 die cast cars that contain lead paint.
For a complete list of the items recalled, see Mattel or the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Find comprehensive information about the Hidden Hazards of toys and other products and how to buy them and use them safely at www.chicagotribune.com/safety.