Mattel Faces Lawsuit After ‘Inexcusable Error’ Leads to Inappropriate Website Link on ‘Wicked’ Doll
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What steps should parents take if they purchased dolls with the incorrect website link?
## Mattel Faces Lawsuit After ‘Inexcusable Error’: An Interview
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. Joining us today to discuss a startling controversy surrounding the popular “Wicked” dolls is consumer advocate and legal expert, Sarah Jones. Sarah, Mattel is facing a class-action lawsuit. Can you tell us what happened?
**Sarah Jones:** Absolutely. Mattel accidentally printed a link to an adult pornography website on the packaging of some of its “Wicked” dolls. [[1](https://www.yahoo.com/news/wicked-fan-sues-mattel-over-184516093.html)]This was intended to be a link to the movie’s official website, so you can see how this is a pretty serious blunder.
**Interviewer:** This sounds like an absolutely catastrophic error for Mattel.
**Sarah Jones:** It is. Not only is this incredibly embarrassing for a company like Mattel, which markets toys to children, but it also raises serious concerns about their quality control protocols. How could such a blatant error happen?
**Interviewer:** What are the potential ramifications for Mattel?
**Sarah Jones:** Well, besides the obvious reputational damage, Mattel is facing a class action lawsuit. This means a group of consumers who purchased these dolls with the faulty packaging are banding together to hold Mattel accountable. They’re seeking financial compensation for the emotional distress and potential harm caused by the obscene link.
**Interviewer:** What advice would you give to parents who purchased these dolls?
**Sarah Jones:** First and foremost, check your doll packaging carefully. If you find the incorrect website link, immediately remove the dolls from children and contact Mattel for a reimbursement or replacement. They have issued a public apology and are offering refunds, but it’s imperative parents are vigilant and take action.
**Interviewer:** Sarah Jones, thank you so much for joining us today and shedding light on this developing story.
**Sarah Jones:** My pleasure.
