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legal1 year ago

Mattel Faces Lawsuit Over Porn Link on 'Wicked' Doll Packaging

A South Carolina mother has filed a $5 million class action lawsuit against Mattel after discovering that the packaging of a Wicked-themed doll mistakenly included the address of a pornographic website. The error led to her minor daughter accessing inappropriate content, causing emotional distress. Mattel has apologized and recalled the dolls, but the lawsuit accuses the company of negligence and violating consumer protection laws, while also seeking damages for affected consumers across the U.S.

business2 years ago

7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys recalled for impalement and laceration risks.

Zuru, a California-based toymaker, is recalling 7.5 million full-sized and mini versions of its robotic Baby Shark bath toys due to injury risks posed by their hard plastic top fins. Twelve injuries have already been reported, with nine requiring stitches or medical attention. Consumers are instructed to stop using the recalled toys immediately and contact Zuru for a full refund. The recalled products were sold at major retailers from May 2019 through March 2023.

consumer-safety2 years ago

"Massive Baby Shark Bath Toy Recall Issued for Child Safety Concerns"

Zuru, a toymaker based in El Segundo, is recalling about 7.5 million full-size and mini versions of its robotic Baby Shark bath toys due to injury risks posed by their hard plastic top fins. Twelve injuries have already been reported, with nine requiring stitches or medical attention. Consumers are instructed to stop using the recalled toys immediately and contact Zuru for a full refund. The recalled products were sold at various chains from May 2019 through March 2023.

consumer-safety2 years ago

7.5 million Baby Shark toys recalled over impalement risk.

Zuru has recalled over 7 million "Baby Shark" swimming toys due to risks of impalement, laceration, and puncture wounds. The recall includes 6.5 million full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys and 1 million mini Robo Alive Junior Mini Baby Shark Swimming Bath Toys sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Amazon. The Consumer Product Safety Product Commission (CPSC) has received reports of children falling on or sitting on the hard plastic top fin of the shark, resulting in impalement injuries, lacerations, and puncture wounds. Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled toys and contact the company for a full refund.

consumer-safety2 years ago

Zuru recalls 7.5M Baby Shark bath toys over impalement risk

Zuru Toys is recalling 7.5 million Baby Shark bath toys due to a dozen reports of children being injured by the product's hard plastic top fin, resulting in impalement injuries, lacerations, and puncture wounds. The recall includes 6.5 million full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim Bath Toys and 1 million Robo Alive Junior Mini Baby Shark Swimming Bath Toys. Consumers can receive a refund by disabling the tail fin, marking the toy as recalled, and registering for the recall on the Zuru Toys website.