CPSC recall 07-273, announced August 14, 2007, covers Mattel Various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets (about 7.3 million units). Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose. The notice cites 400 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer's choice, up to the value of the returned product. Recall contact: call (888) 597-6597, or go to www.service.mattel.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The model number is printed on the bottom of the largest pieces on some of the play sets.
Which products are included?
The recalled Polly Pocket play sets contain plastic dolls and accessories that have small magnets. The magnets measure 1/8 inch in diameter and are embedded in the hands and feet of some dolls, and in the plastic clothing, hairpieces and other accessories to help the pieces attach to the doll or to the doll's house. The model number is printed on the bottom of the largest pieces on some of the play sets. Products manufactured after November 1, 2006 and are currently on store shelves are not included in this recall. Contact Mattel if you cannot find a model number on your product to determine if it is part of the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose. The magnets can be found by young children and swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
Incidents and injuries
Since the previous recall announcement, Mattel has received more than 400 additional reports of magnets coming loose. There had been three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforations that required surgery.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer's choice, up to the value of the returned product.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Mattel
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-273
- Units
- About 7.3 million play sets (This recall was first announced in Nov. 2006)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy stores and various other retailers from May 2003 through November 2006 for between $15 and $30.
- Importer
- Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets
CPSC product type: Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
Recall contact information
For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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