Video Girl Barbie has a camera, which can record 30 minutes worth of video. |
LOS ANGELES ( KTLA) -- The FBI is warning parents that a new Barbie doll could be used against little girls, possibly by pedophiles.
"Video Girl Barbie" has a camera in her chest that can record up to 30 minutes of video, which can be streamed to a computer.
In a Nov. 30th memo, the FBI dubbed the doll a "possible child pornography production method."
Authorities say there have been no incidents so far.
In response, Barbie-maker Mattel released this statement:
"The FBI is not reporting that anything has happened. Steve Dupre from the FBI Sacramento field office has confirmed there have been no incidents of this doll being used as anything other than its intent. Mattel products are designed with children and their best interests in mind. Many of Mattel's employees are parents themselves and we understand the importance of child safety - it is our number one priority."
The doll has been sold in stores since July.
"Video Girl Barbie" has a camera in her chest that can record up to 30 minutes of video, which can be streamed to a computer.
In a Nov. 30th memo, the FBI dubbed the doll a "possible child pornography production method."
Authorities say there have been no incidents so far.
In response, Barbie-maker Mattel released this statement:
"The FBI is not reporting that anything has happened. Steve Dupre from the FBI Sacramento field office has confirmed there have been no incidents of this doll being used as anything other than its intent. Mattel products are designed with children and their best interests in mind. Many of Mattel's employees are parents themselves and we understand the importance of child safety - it is our number one priority."
The doll has been sold in stores since July.
