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Mattel To Announce Second Recall

Last update: August 13, 2007 - 10:45 PM

Mattel Inc. is set to announce an additional recall of a Chinese-made toy as early as today because it may contain excessive amounts of lead paint. The expected announcement would mark the second recall involving lead paint by the world's largest toy maker within two weeks.

Details of the latest recall were not available. But it involves a different Chinese supplier, officials said. Consumers can go to www.startribune.com/a3200 or call the company's hot line at 1-800-916-4498.

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