( CNN ) -- The FBI is warning law agencies that the new Barbie `` Video Girl '' doll could be used as a tool by pedophiles to make child pornography . In an alert entitled `` Barbie 'Video Girl ' a Possible Child Pornography Production Method , '' the FBI said the doll has a built-in hidden camera in the chest and a small LCD screen for video display in her back . The FBI `` cyber crime alert '' does n't cite any misuse of the doll , which has been on the market since July , but talks about the possibility . `` FBI investigation has revealed instances where an individual convicted of distributing child pornography had given a Barbie doll to a 6 year old girl , '' the alert said . The document went on to cite the findings of another investigation that found `` examples where a concealed video camera had recorded child pornography . '' That camera did n't involve a doll , FBI special agent Frederick Gutt in Seattle , Washington , said Friday . `` The possibility of the combination of these two in a single device presents a concern for investigators , '' said the alert , dated November 30 . `` Law enforcement is encouraged to be aware of unconventional avenues for possible production and possession of child pornography , such as the Barbie Video Girl , '' the document said . The FBI regularly distributes such alerts to help investigators improve policing . No incidents involving the new doll have been reported , according to Gutt and another FBI special agent , Steve Dupre . The doll 's camera can capture 30 minutes of footage , and the video can be downloaded and streamed live to a computer , but there is no indication it can be streamed directly to the Internet , the FBI alert said . The notice is written for law agencies only , but someone at the FBI mistakenly sent it to media outlets in Seattle , said Dupre of the FBI 's Sacramento , California , office , which distributed the notice . `` It was an inadvertent dissemination of the document , '' Dupre said . `` There have been no reported incidents of this doll being used as anything other than as intended . '' Seattle media accounts of the FBI alert prompted some parents to express concerns about the doll . `` That plays into these people who prey upon our children 's ideals . It frightens me , '' William Porres , a Tacoma , Washington , grandfather , told CNN affiliate KING . He said he will not buy the doll for his 6-year-old granddaughter . `` Oh , she would love it , but she 's more important to me than a giggle on Christmas morning , '' Porres said . A Mattel Inc. spokesman could not be reached for comment , but the toymaker issued a statement to KING : . `` 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 statement said . FBI special agent Gutt said the alert apprised other agencies about how the new doll 's videotaping capabilities could contain evidence . `` The cyber alert was meant for law enforcement only and was taken out of context , '' Gutt said . `` The intent was to aid law enforcement in evidence gathering . '' The Mattel website says the $ 49.99 doll , for kids ages 6 and up , has been nominated for the 2011 Toy of the Year Award . `` Budding filmmakers , take note : Barbie doll now doubles as a video camera ! '' the website says . `` Girls can record and play back clips with this multi-tasking doll , which has a video camera built right in . Capture everything from a doll's-eye-view , then watch it instantly or upload to your computer . There 's an LCD screen on Barbie doll 's back , and a camera lens hidden discreetly in her necklace . Talk about making movies in style ! ''
FBI issues a cyber - alert to law agencies about new ' ` ` ' Girl '' Alert is also inadvertently sent to media outlets . Pedophiles may use the doll 's videotaping device to make child porn , FBI says . FBI , toymaker Mattel Inc. say no such incidents have occurred .