Mattel Toy Recall

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- Mattel's Recall Hot Line: 1-800-916-4498
- Dislodging magnets posed choking risk
- Certain toys contained dangers amounts of lead paint
- Mattel outsources to 3 Chinese vendors
- 50% of Mattel's toys produced in 5 Chinese factoriesCNN: Blame U.S. companies for bad Chinese goods(August 14, 2007)

On August 1, 2007, Mattel initiated a series of recalls after acknowledging several safety concerns for toys manufactured in China. Over ten million toys were recalled for excessive lead content and dangerous design flaws deemed hazardous to children.
On December 15, 2008, the attorneys general of 40 American states settled with Mattel and Fisher-Price, Inc. Mattel must pay $12 million by January 30, 2009, to be divided by the participating states.Wichita Business Journal: Kansas, 39 other states settle with Mattel (December 15, 2008)
Toys Recalled
- Polly Pocket
- Batman
- Barbie
- Elmo
- Big Bird
- Dora the Explorer
- Hot Wheels
Mattel Facts
1. Stock symbol: MAT
2. Annual revenue (2007): 5+ million
3. Founder(s): Harold Matson and Elliot Handler
4. Year Established: 1945
5. Industry: Toys and Games
6. Phone:1-310-2522000
7. Fax:1-310-2522179 (Fax)
8. HQ:333 Continental Blvd. El Segundo, CA 90245-5012
9. President:Robert A. Eckert
10. CEO:Robert A. Eckert
11. CFO:Kevin M. Farr
12. Staff: 31,000

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- Mattel issues apology to China; U.S. toy giant accepts 'full responsibility' for recalls.(World Wire): An article from: Winnipeg Free Press - $9.95
  
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- Mattel recall sets off alarms; City daycare checks toys, again, while store fields customers concerns.(Canada Wire): An article from: Winnipeg Free Press - $9.95
  
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- Toy recall has parents concerned, frustrated.(Business)(Mattel apologizes for China manufacturer's `serious mistake' in using lead paint): An article from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) - $9.95
  
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- Toy makers brace for backlash from Mattel's disaster.(News & Analysis)(Megatoys Inc)(Mattel Inc.): An article from: Los Angeles Business Journal - $9.95
  
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