Toy-maker Mattel Inc., parent company of Fisher-Price, is recalling nearly 1 million toys – which will cost it about $30 million from its second quarter profits. The toys, including the popular Big Bird, Elmo, Dora and Diego characters, are being recalled due to excessive amounts of lead on their paint.
The worldwide recall, announced today, involves 83 different types of plastic toys made by a Chinese vendor, and sold in the United States. A total of 967, 000 toys are affected. It is the latest in a wave of recalls that has heightened global concern about the safety of Chinese-made products. Because this is not the first of recalls from Chinese manufacturers, especially with parts containing lead, it may lead to the ultimate cost of consumer fear during the holiday season. I personally believe Mattel Inc.’s quick response should be praised, and should provide a future lesson not only for Mattel, but the entire industry.
3 Comments Received
August 8th, 2007 @1:53 pm
A few weeks ago I purchased a Dora Dress&Style Doll to give to a 2 year old girl on her birthday. The #on the box is 1467HR and proof of purchase #0 27084 52361 4. Should I be concerned. Does this doll have any lead that might harmful? If so where do I return this doll to. If these # can’t be looked up, can I get a list of the toys that might have lead in them.
August 8th, 2007 @3:50 pm
Andrea, as far as the specific doll you purchased – I am not sure. You can find the complete list of recalled toys from Fisher-Price at this site:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07257.html
The site also has a contact number and e-mail for Fisher-Price, where you can be sure (in case you are still in doubt).
Hope this helps…
August 14th, 2007 @5:23 pm
Mattel has announced a second wave of recalls on their toys.
More info here.
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