Mattel Recalls Doggie Day Care™ Magnetic Toys Due to Magnets Coming Loose

Doggie Day Care™ play sets

Date of Recall
2007-08-14

CPSC Release Number
07-272

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(888) 597-6597

Units
About 1 million

Importer
Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Sold By
Toy stores and various other retailers nationwide from July 2004 to August 2007 for between $4 and $20.

Problem/Hazard
Small magnets inside the toys can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.

Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received two reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

Description
The recalled Doggie Day Care play sets have various figures and accessories that contain small magnets.

Product #Name
H1532Doggie Day Care Coco
H1533Doggie Day Care Sparley
G4461Doggie Day Care Lula and Baby
G4462Doggie Day Care Crockett and Baby
G4464Doggie Day Care Taffy and Baby
G4459Doggie Day Care Snack Time with Cookie
G4460Doggie Day Care Diaper Change with Ginger
H1530Doggie Day Care Ice Cream with Ranger
G9703Doggie Day Care Puppy Park with Dixie
G4457Doggie Day Care Dream House Nursery with Honey
G4458Doggie Day Care Bath Time with Beau

Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com

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