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InjuryApril 14, 2004CPSC #04118

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

Brand
Product
Toys & Games
Units affected
314,000
Remedy
replacement, repair

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled BATMAN™ BATMOBILE™ toy
View official CPSC recall

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