Mattel recalls a further 848,000 toys

As a result of Mattel’s investigation of its toys manufactured by vendors in China, the company has recalled 11 lines globally, due to impermissible levels of lead.

In total, there are 530,000 affected toys in the U.S., and 318,000 affected toys outside of the US

Mattel said it has implemented a strengthened, three-point check system to test toys throughout the manufacturing process.

“In August we promised that we’d continue to focus on ensuring the safety and quality of our toys through extensive testing of finished products, thorough investigation of our vendors and the implementation of a strengthened three-point check system.

Robert A. Eckert, chairman and chief executive officer, Mattel

Robert A. Eckert, chairman and chief executive officer, Mattel, commented: “In August we promised that we’d continue to focus on ensuring the safety and quality of our toys through extensive testing of finished products, thorough investigation of our vendors and the implementation of a strengthened three-point check system. As a result of our ongoing investigation we discovered additional affected products. Consequently, several subcontractors are no longer manufacturing Mattel toys. We apologize again to everyone affected and promise that we will continue to focus on ensuring the safety and quality of our toys.”

The playsets affected by the recall were produced by Holder Plastic Company, a Mattel contract vendor, which subcontracted the painting of toys to Dong Lian Fa and Yip Sing.