Mattel apologizes after 'Wicked' doll packaging has link to adult site
Mattel has some wicked problems after a packaging error occurred with the upcoming movie's collectible dolls. "Wicked" dolls manufactured by Mattel misprinted the promotional movie website wickedmovie.com. The misprint, which left the word movie out of the URL, directed consumers to an adult-rated website.
Mattel apologizes after porn site mistakenly printed on ‘Wicked’ doll box
Mattel has apologized after the web address of a porn site was mistakenly printed on the packaging of its newly released “Wicked” dolls.
‘Wicked’ Dolls: Mattel Apologizes for Mistakenly Linking to Adult Porn Site on Packaging
"We deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy this. Parents are advised that the misprinted, incorrect website is not appropriate for children," the company said in a statement.
Mislabeled ‘Wicked’ doll packages with link to adult film site pulled by stores
But, a labeling error on the packaging directed fans to an adult film website instead of the official “Wicked” movie link, www.wickedmovie.com. The dolls in the incorrect packaging have been pulled from Target's and Walmart's online storefronts and taken down from Amazon's site as of Nov. 11, according to CNBC.
A 'Wicked' mistake: Mattel apologizes for printing a porn site on its doll packaging
Mattel is pulling its Wicked dolls from some store shelves because of a misprint directing shoppers to a pornographic site. Meanwhile, resellers are listing the products on eBay for up to $500.
Mattel pulls thousands of ‘Wicked' dolls off shelves after printing adult web address on packaging
Target, Walmart and Amazon had removed the line of “Wicked” dolls from their online storefronts as of midday Monday, as had Best Buy, Barnes & Noble and Macy’s.
Mattel issues statement regarding Wicked Collection Dolls incorrect link
Wicked will be this holiday season's biggest Box Office draw, expecting to fly in millions in its opening weekend. Mattel and other companies dropped merchandise to honor its release, and celebrities like Kim Kardashian hosted early viewing parties.
Mattel apologizes for mistakenly printing porn website on Wicked toy doll packaging
Toy giant Mattel says it "deeply" regrets an error on the packaging of its Wicked movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website.
'Unfortunate error': 'Wicked' dolls with porn site on packaging pulled from Target, Amazon
‘Wicked’ dolls pulled from shelves after porn website misprint
There are mistakes and then there are mistakes that will live on for a while. Consider this the second type. Mattel has pulled character dolls from the upcoming “Wicked” movie from shelves after it was found the toy’s box contained a misprint that directed users to a pornography website.
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