Mattel and Fisher-Price add more toys to the recall list
In the past several months the general public has been inundated by multiple recalls for children’s toys. Last night Mattel and Fisher-Price added even more toys to the list due to high lead exposure in the paints.
Mattel added many (675,000 units) Barbie accessories to the recall list including:
- Barbie Dream Puppy House™ (lead paint on dog)
- Barbie Dream Kitty Condo™ Playset (lead paint on cat)
- Barbie Table and Chairs Kitchen Playset (lead paint on dog, chip platter, dinner plates)
- Barbie Bathtub and Toilet Playset (lead point on cat)
- Barbie Futon and Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on cat)
- Barbie Desk and Chair Bedroom Playset (lead paint on dog)
- Barbie Couch & Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on purse)
For more information on Mattel’s Barbie recall, please see www.mattel.com/safety
Fisher-Price issued a recall for:
- Geo Trax Freightway Transport
- Geo Trax Special Track Pack Locomotive toys
- Bongo Band toys
due to high lead content in the paint. In all 98, 900 units are being recalled by Fisher-Price which is owned by Mattel. For further information regarding the Geo Trax recall please see www.service.mattel.com. For further information regading the Bongo Band toys, please see www.mattel.com/safety
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