Recalled 'Wicked' Dolls Spark Controversy Over Packaging Error

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A Target shopper's attempt to buy a recalled 'Wicked' Glinda doll went viral after she discovered the doll was still on shelves despite being recalled due to a misprinted website on the packaging that links to an adult site. The shopper's experience, shared on TikTok, highlighted inconsistencies in how stores handle recalled items, with some commenters noting they were able to purchase the dolls at other retailers. Mattel has acknowledged the error and advised consumers to discard the packaging or obscure the link.
- ‘Shouldn’t it be off the shelf?’: Target customer shows what happens when she tries to buy recalled ‘Wicked’ Glinda doll The Daily Dot
- Mattel faults print error for porn site listed on "Wicked" doll packaging CBS News
- 'Unfortunate error': 'Wicked' dolls with porn site on packaging pulled from Target, Amazon USA TODAY
- The Marketing of ‘Wicked’ Has Been an Unmitigated Disaster Cracked.com
- ‘Wicked’ Doll Packaging Misprint Drives 12-Year Surge in Traffic to Porn Site Variety
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