Batmobile Recalled by U.S. Government

Dozens of children and numerous geek fanboys have been hurt by the toys.

By Galactus - Apr 14, 2004 12:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman Begins
Source: USA Today

Hundreds of thousands of Batman Batmobiles by Mattel are being recalled the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.

Mattel, based in El Segundo, Calif., agreed to recall 314,000 of the blue-and-gray toy cars. The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of a hard plastic that rises to a sharp point and poses a hazard to young children, the safety commission said.

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