Mattel Recalls More Toys, Lots More

Boston (dBTechno) - Mattel has announced its second recall in the last two weeks, this time of more than 9 million “made in China” toys because of injury and health risks posed by lead paint and reports of choking and intestinal damage that can occur from children swallowing the small magnets on some of these toys.

“The magnets inside these dolls and accessories can fall out — undetected to parents and caregivers. These magnets can be swallowed or 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 to 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,” reads the company’s website.

“The safety of children is our primary concern, and we are deeply apologetic to everyone affected,” said Robert A. Eckert, chairman and chief executive officer, Mattel. “Mattel has rigorous procedures, and we will continue to be vigilant and unforgiving in enforcing quality and safety. We don’t want to have recalls, but we don’t hesitate to take quick and effective action to correct issues as soon as we’ve identified them to ensure the safety of our products and the safety of children.”

The recall is the second initiated by Mattel in the last two weeks, and both recalls involve toys that were made in China. They are:

“Sarge” Die-Cast Toy Cars (from the Pixar movie “Cars”)

Polly Pocket Play Sets

“Doggie Day Care” Magnetic Toys

“Barbie and Tanner” Magnetic Toy Sets

“Sarge” Die-Cast Toy Cars

Batman Magnetic Action Figure Sets

A full list of products is published on the company’s Web site at www.mattel.com, as well as by the Consumer Products Safety Commission.