CPSC, Mattel, Inc. Announce Recall of BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ Toy Vehicle
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-04-14). Hazards: laceration. Models: B4944. About 314,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04118 |
| Published | 2004-04-14 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-05 |
| Product category | Toy Vehicles |
| Products | BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ |
| Firm named in the title | Mattel, Inc. |
| Firms | Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 314,000 |
| Model numbers | B4944 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace |
| Sold | Mass merchants and toy stores nationwide, from June 2003 through February 2004, for about $27. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Mattel has received 14 reports of injuries consisting of scrapes, scratches, lacerations and punctures. Four of the injuries required medical treatment.
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