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0770/06

Polly Pocket Magnetic Play sets “Mattel”

Mattel · Polly Pocket Magnetic Play sets “Mattel”

ToysInjuries
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country
UK
Counterfeit
No
Sold online
No
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What is the danger

170 complaints regarding the small magnets coming out of these recalled toys have been reported. There were three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforations that required surgery. Risk of internal injuries. Tiny Magnets inside the dolls and accessories can fall out undetected to parents and guardians. 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 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.

Measures taken

  1. Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description
Plastic toys inside card board box.
Brand
Mattel
Model / type
B2632-Polly Place Hanging out House, B3158-Polly Place Treetop Clubhouse, B3201-Spa Day, B7118-Polly Place Totally Tiki Diner, G8605-Quik Clik Boutique, H1537-Quik Clik City Pretty Playset, H1538-Quik Clik Sporty Style Playset, H3211- Totally Zen Playset

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number
0770/06 ↗
Weekly report
Report-2006-46
Published
23 November 2006

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/-11582

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