“Our market research indicated that martyrdom would be a big seller. We realize now that it was just tacky.”
Tackiness is not the only reason for the recall, however, as reports have surfaced that some of the bomb kits have become active.
“I can neither confirm nor deny reports of exploding babies” said Kruk. “Our toys were designed to enhance motor skills and promote family values. That’s all.”
As with previous recalls, all the toys in the current recall were manufactured in China. US regulators speculate that some toy shipments may have gotten mixed up with actual Chinese arms shipments intended for the Middle East.
A Spokesman from the Chinese Embassy denied such claims, saying “This is yet another instance of the West unfairly blaming China for it’s woes. Know what I’m saying hommies?”
Another possibility for the exploding toys is that they have somehow modified by the children themselves.
“We’re talking about an ancient cultural art form,” explained Kruk. “These kids are practically born knowing which blue wire goes where. None of our toys, as far as I know, included a red wire. (Any) actual detonation should have been impossible.”
Asked whether any of the wires may have been coated with lead paint, Kruk responded “Yeah probably.”
Mattel Recalls “Bomb Kit for Baby” Toy Line
By JARVIS SPIVEY
EL SEGUNDO CA—Mattel announced a recall today for two million toys from its “Bomb Kit for Baby” product line. The recall is the fourth in as many weeks for the company following massive recalls related to unsafe levels of lead paint found in some of its toys.
EL SEGUNDO CA—Mattel announced a recall today for two million toys from its “Bomb Kit for Baby” product line. The recall is the fourth in as many weeks for the company following massive recalls related to unsafe levels of lead paint found in some of its toys.
The current recall is for the recently launched “Bomb Kit for Baby” toy series, which includes such toys as the Suicide Bomber Action Backpack and the Elevator to Paradise Remote Detonation Play Set.
Unlike previous recalls, this one is less about safety and more about the company’s image.
“We thought it would be a hit in the Arab countries.” Said company spokesman, James T. Kruk
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May 5, 2009
Dangerous? Maybe. But, at least there's no lead paint... Right?
