Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets
Published November 21, 2006
Summary
CPSC records recall 07039, published November 21, 2006. Reported units: About 2.4 million play sets (an additional 2 million play sets were sold worldwide).
What's the hazard
Tiny magnets inside the dolls and accessories can fall out undetected by parents and caregivers. The magnets can be swallowed, aspirated by young children or placed by a child in their nose or ears. When more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be fatal. Aspiration to the lungs requires immediate surgery. Magnets placed in the nose or ears can cause swelling and be difficult to remove.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to arrange for the return of the sets and to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer's choice, up to the value of the returned product.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
- Distributor
- Discount department stores and toy stores from May 2003 through September 2006 for between $15 and $30.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 07039 on November 21, 2006. Reported hazard: Tiny magnets inside the dolls and accessories can fall out undetected by parents and caregivers. The magnets can be swallowed, aspirated by young children or placed by a child in their nose or ears. When more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be fatal. Aspiration to the lungs requires immediate surgery. Magnets placed in the nose or ears can cause swelling and be difficult to remove.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to arrange for the return of the sets and to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer's choice, up to the value of the returned product.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif..