Mattel

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 1, 2008 -- Mattel, Inc. (NYSE:MAT - News) today announced that it will webcast its quarterly conference call on Friday, July 18, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time (5:30 a.m. Pacific time). Led by the company's chairman and chief executive officer, Robert A. Eckert, the conference call will cover the company's 2008 second quarter financial results, which will be released prior to the call.    » read more »

The First Game to Merge the Vinyl Toy Trend with the World of Computer Gaming to Deliver an Entirely New Interactive Play Experience for Tweens

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – September 26, 2007 – Mattel Inc.'s Radica:® brings its innovation and creative use of technology to the forefront of the marketplace with the introduction of U.B. Funkeys™, the hot new game that taps into the latest trend of using computers and the Internet to bring toys to life in an entirely new way.    » read more »

WASHINGTON -- Today Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd released the following statement on the Mattel toy recall:    » read more »

Sep 5, 2007 - Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Following news of another major toy recall because of dangerous levels of lead paint, Mattel's third in less than a month, Sen. John Edwards released the following statement:    » read more »

Asks for Senate Hearing to Address Growing Problem of Lead Paint in Toys

September 5, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today asked the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to investigate the series of toy recalls caused by lead paint in children’s toys sold in the United States. Yesterday, Mattel announced its third recall of toys manufactured in China in less than two months.    » read more »

September 5, 2007 -- Jefferson City, Mo. — Hundreds of thousands of toys made in China for major U.S. toy companies Mattel Inc. and Fisher-Price Inc. have been voluntarily recalled by the companies and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission because surface paint on the toys contain excessive levels of lead.    » read more »

September 4, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Various Barbie Accessory Toys

Units: About 675,000

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.    » read more »

Department of Consumer Protection Inspectors Find 127 Remaining Items

September 1, 2007 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today released the results from a statewide sweep of Connecticut stores that she directed the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) to conduct in order to check for any toys that were part of the recent nationwide recalls.

DCP inspectors began the checks on August 23 and continued through August 28. Inspectors visited 265 toy stores, department stores, discount stores and grocery stores across the state.    » read more »

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., August 28, 2007 – Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) today announced it has acquired the rights from Out of the Box Publishing, Inc., to manufacture, distribute and market several games properties, including the award-winning Apples to Apples®, Snorta® and Blink®.    » read more »

As Hot Wheels® Gears Up for Its 40th Anniversary, the Automotive Industry Celebrates Its Enthusiasm for the World's Largest Car Manufacturer

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (August 27, 2007) - Hot Wheels® today announced its partnership with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) for the annual automotive aftermarket convention in Las Vegas. "Fueling the Passion for Hot Wheels®," along with the legendary Hot Wheels® logo, will be present on all 2007 show-related materials and events - from t-shirts and show programs, to banquets and awards.    » read more »

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., August 28, 2007 - Mattel, Inc. [NYSE:MAT] announced today that the Mattel Board of Directors has authorized the company to increase its previously announced share repurchase program by an additional $500 million. Repurchases will take place from time to time, depending on market conditions.

The share repurchase program is one component of the company's capital and investment framework, which was announced in February 2003. Under this program, Mattel has repurchased 81.4 million shares of common stock for an aggregate of $1.5 billion.

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23 August 2007 -- A senior trade official in China says a global recall of millions of Chinese-made toys was the result of new industry standards, not poor quality products.

Speaking at a press conference in Beijing Thursday, Vice Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said that the recall was a responsible move, given that products could affect the health and safety of children.

He added that a recall of more than 18 million toys with magnets was the result of new standards that were put in place in May.    » read more »

August 22, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: TOBY & ME Jewelry Sets

Units: About 14,000

Importer: TOBY N.Y.C., of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.    » read more »

August 21, 2007 -- The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Magnetic Toy Train Sets

Units: About 27,000

Importer: Hampton Direct, of Williston, Vt.

Hazard: The paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead exposure to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None.    » read more »

Aug 17, 2007 -- LITTLE ROCK- This week's recall announcement by major toy manufacturer, Mattel Inc., added yet another cause for concern for parents of young children. In the United States, Mattel has recalled 265,000 toy cars due to lead paint concerns and more than 9.3 million toys, such as Polly Pocket and Barbie, with tiny magnets that could be swallowed by children. For parents and caretakers, figuring out which of their children's toys may pose a hazard to their health is a tough task.    » read more »