Mattel's Cabbage Patch Snacktime Kids doll was designed to eat plastic toys that were drawn into the doll's motorized mouth. However, despite extensive testing, the doll was found to "eat" the child's hair and was subsequently recalled and discontinued. Mattel discontinued the item because of consumers' right to
A)choose.
B)be informed.
C)be treated courteously.
D)safety.
E)happiness.

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The best choice is D (Safety) because the recall and discontinuation of the doll was due to the safety hazard posed by the doll's ability to "eat" a child's hair. The other choices may be important considerations in consumer protection, but they were not the primary concern in this specific case.

Mattel's Cabbage Patch Snacktime Kids Doll Was Designed to Eat