Mattel Recalls 'Wicked' Dolls Over Porn Site Misprint on Packaging
TL;DR
Mattel has issued an apology after discovering that the packaging for its new 'Wicked' movie dolls mistakenly included a link to a pornographic website instead of the intended official movie site. The error, which went unnoticed for weeks, was highlighted by customers on social media. Mattel is advising parents to discard or obscure the link on the packaging and is taking steps to correct the issue. The 'Wicked' movie, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is set to release on November 22.
- Mattel apologizes for link to porn site on 'Wicked' movie doll boxes ABC News
- Mattel apologizes after mistakenly printing porn site on ‘Wicked’ movie dolls packaging CNN
- Mattel pulls thousands of 'Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult website on packaging CNBC
- Mattel Apologizes for Porn Site Misprint on ‘Wicked’ Toy Packaging The Wall Street Journal
- A 'Wicked' mistake: Mattel apologizes for printing a porn site on its doll packaging NPR
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