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Mattel Recalls Millions of Dangerous Toys
Matell RecallMattel Inc. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have announced a recall of more than 9 million toys and play sets...

in the U.S., because of the injury and health risks found in these products. Of particular concern are toys made with lead paint, which, if ingested by children is toxic. Also, certain toys containing small magnets have been recalled because of the ability for children to swallow the magnets. If eaten, the magnets can bond together in the stomach and cause serious injury or death. Consumers should immediately take any recalled toys away from children.

The Mattel recall includes:

Polly Pocket Play Sets
Hazard: Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose.
Full List of Polly Packet Play Sets

 

"Doggie Day Care" Magnetic Toys
Hazard: Small magnets inside the toys can fall out.
Full List of Doggie Day Care Magnetic Toy

 

"Barbie and Tanner" Magnetic Toy Sets
Hazard: A small magnet inside the scooper accessory can come loose.
Full List of Barbie and Tanner Magnetic Toys

 

Batman Magnetic Action Figure Sets
Hazard: Small, powerful magnets inside the accessories of the toy figures can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract inside the body and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be fatal.
Full List of Batman Magnetic Action Figures

 

"Sarge" Die-Cast Toy Cars
Hazard: Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Full List of Sarge Die-Cast Toy

For a full list of all Mattel recalled toys, please click here:
http://service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp

 

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