CPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle

Recalled April 14, 2004 · CPSC recall 04118 · Mattel

Hazard

The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of rigid plastic and come to a point, which poses a potential puncture or laceration hazard to young children.

Remedy

Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving free replacement wings. Mattel is providing free repair kits containing two replacement wings without pointed ends that snap onto the toy vehicle. The repair can be done quickly and easily at home; instructions will be provided.

Units

314,000

Incidents / injuries

Mattel has received 14 reports of injuries consisting of scrapes, scratches, lacerations and punctures. Four of the injuries required medical treatment.

Description

The recalled "BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™" toy car is a 20-inch blue and gray plastic vehicle with a detachable motorcycle. Model number B4944 is written on the bottom of the toy vehicle.

What to do

Contact

Consumers can call Mattel at (888) 271-9891 anytime or visit www.service.mattel.com to determine if their toy is among the recalled models and to order the free replacement wings, if needed.

Product

BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™

Manufacturer(s)

Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Retailers

Mass merchants and toy stores nationwide, from June 2003 through February 2004, for about $27.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →