Mattel has recalled millions of toys

GaryS

Not really Moneysaving, but this needs to be highlighted....

US toymaker Mattel has recalled millions of toys worldwide for the second time in two weeks.

More info here.... http://www.service.mattel.com/uk/

Nile

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deanos

Toys being recalled due to lead paint concerns



Product code and name

H6414 Disney Character Cars Sarge 2 ½ inch die cast car

L6294 Movie Moments Sarge die cast car
Toys being recalled due to concerns about magnets



Product code and name
G4459 Doggie Daycare Snacktime With Cookie Play set
G4460 Doggie Daycare Diaper Change with Ginger Play set
H1530 Doggie Daycare Ice cream with Ranger Play set
G4461 Doggie Daycare Lula and Baby Play set
G4462 Doggie Daycare Crockett and Baby Play set
G4464 Doggie Daycare Lucy and Baby Play set
H1532 Doggie Daycare CoCo and Baby Play set
H1533 Doggie Daycare Sparky and Baby
G4457 Doggie Daycare Dreamhouse Nursery with Honey Play set
G4458 Doggie Daycare Bathtime with Beau Play set
G9703 Doggie Daycare Puppy Park With Dixie Play set

B3211 Polly Pocket Totally Zen Playset
B9521 Polly Pocket Spa Day (pink)
B9578 Polly Pocket Spa Day (purple)
B3203 Polly Pocket Activity lunchbox (blue)
B3204 Polly Pocket Activity locker (pink)
B9522 Polly Pocket Activity lunchbox (pink)
B9523 Polly Pocket Activity locker (orange)
B3207 Polly Pocket Collectible Lip Gloss
B3209 Polly Pocket Collectible Powder Puff
B9525 Polly Pocket Glitter Puff
B7078 Polly Pocket Dazzlin Pet Show Divine Dogs
B7082 Polly Pocket Rick's Magic Show
B3210 Polly Pocket Dip N' Dive Pool
B7125 Polly Pocket Sweet Treats
B7127 Polly Pocket Birthday Mailbox Purple
B7129 Polly Pocket Jewellery Box Purple
C0504 Polly Pocket Birthday Mailbox Pink
C0505 Polly Pocket Jewellery Box Yellow
C1341 Polly Pocket Disco Lamp (Pink)
C1342 Polly Pocket Disco Lamp (Purple)
G8602 Polly Pocket Mermaid Stars
H1537 Polly Pocket Quik-Clik City Pretty Play set (Lila®)
H1538 Polly Pocket Quik Clik Sporty Style Play set (LEA™)
H3211 Polly Pocket Quik Clik Totally Zen Play set (SHANI™)
G8615 Polly Pocket Totally Beadiful Jewellery Maker
H1553 Polly Pocket Quik Clik Movie Time Play set (LILA®)
H1554 Polly Pocket Quik Clik Pool Party Play set (LILA®)
J1661 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Dial-a-Style Lila Doll
J1662 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Dial-a-style Lea Doll
J9305 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Costume Cart Play set (Lea)
J9306 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Gift Shop Play set (Lila)
J9965 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Dial-a-Song Polly Fashions
J9966 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Dial-a-Song Polly Fashions
J4169 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Quik Clik Polly Doll
J4170 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Quik Clik Crissy Doll
J4171 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Quik Clik Lea Doll
J4172 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Quik Clik Shani Doll
B7118 Polly Pocket Totally Polly Tiki Diner Set
B3158 Polly Pocket Polly Place Treetop Clubhouse
55503 Polly Pocket Happenin Pet Salon
B2632 Polly Pocket Hangin Out House
B3396 Polly Pocket Birthday Surprise
B8478 Polly Pocket Polly Place Party On the Go
B9929 Polly Pocket Fashion Boutique On the Go
G8605 Polly Pocket Quik Clik Boutique
G8612 Polly Pocket Snow Cool Hotel Playset
G8614 Polly Pocket Quik Clik House of Style Play set
J1659 Polly Pocket Pollywood Limo-Scene Vehicle
J1681 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Rockin Theme Park
J1687 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Dress N Drive Play set
J1695 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Theme Party Quik Clik Doll and Fashions
J9648 Polly Pocket Twirl and Swirl Beauty Case
K3460 Polly Pocket Pollyworld Rockin Tour Bus
J1944 The Batman Magna Battle Figure
J1946 The Batman Magna Fight Wing Figure
J5114 The Batman Magna Bruce to Batman Figure J5115 The Batman Magna Fight Figure J9472 Barbie doll and Tanner

VeryTrying_2

I can see the problem with the leaded paint, but what's wrong with the magnets .... other than the obvious that they can be swallowed, stuffed in, etc. Polly Pocket is marked for ages 4+ years, with the warning that it contains small parts. I've had a look at the box (one of several put away for Christmas) and there are so many things which could be swallowed or shoved up your nose or stuffed down your ear that I would be more worried about.

At least with a magnet, you can pull it back out with a bigger magnet!!!!!

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deanos

VeryTrying wrote: »

I can see the problem with the leaded paint, but what's wrong with the magnets .... other than the obvious that they can be swallowed, stuffed in, etc. Polly Pocket is marked for ages 4+ years, with the warning that it contains small parts. I've had a look at the box (one of several put away for Christmas) and there are so many things which could be swallowed or shoved up your nose or stuffed down your ear that I would be more worried about.

At least with a magnet, you can pull it back out with a bigger magnet!!!!!

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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

Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of 170 reports of the small magnets coming out of these recalled toys. There were three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforations that required surgery. A 2-year-old child was hospitalized for seven days and a 7-year-old child was hospitalized for 12 days. An 8-year-old child was also hospitalized.


If you have any in the loft then take them back, we have 2 sets in the loft for xmas pressies i got cheap that have been recalled and 1 set my daughter is currently playing with (now took off her) , it just isnt worth the risk.

VeryTrying_2

deanos wrote: »

If you have any in the loft then take them back, we have 2 sets in the loft for xmas pressies i got cheap that have been recalled and 1 set my daughter is currently playing with (now took off her) , it just isnt worth the risk.

Thanks, Deanos, I've just found the same on the Mattel website.

I don't know whether to do anything about it, or not. I'm sure that many would say that's an irresponsible position, and that NO risk should be taken with children ..... but I can't subscribe to that amount of risk avoidance - apart from the fact that it's pretty difficult to remove ALL risk. Otherwise I might have to throw out the climbing frame, not teach them to cook any more, cut down the trees (especially if they have conkers!), never buy balloons (in case somebody is allergic to latex). How far to go is the question.

Everybody is becoming more and more risk averse these days and the results of this on children seem to be reported in the news almost daily. Children don't climb trees, they don't play out, they never go anywhere without an adult, etc.

I might just decide to take the simple approach - here you are girls, here's your Polly Pocket. Don't shove things up your nose, in your mouth or down your ear ..... OR YOU'LL DIE. I think they might understand that!

deanos

The trouble is you now know they could be a danger, if something happned you would never forgive yourself.

I guess it depends on the ages, mine is 4 and very aware about things so i would trust her , but we also have a 6month old who has just discovered crawling so its a definate no no for me.

VeryTrying_2

You're quite right with a little one around - no telling what a baby might do!

My Polly Pocket presents are for five year olds, where the youngest sibling is three. All of them are capable of seriously looking you straight in the eye and agreeing with the terms and conditions which have just been imposed on them ie don't stuff things up your nose!

And as for never forgiving myself, it reminds me of what the McCanns have gone through. They thought there was no problem too - poor people.

deanos

Im gonna give Matell a ring in the morning , it may only be certain batches, will report back.

Number is 01628 500 303

littlemissfrugal

they have know about this for a very long time see this thread

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=310829

Lifeisbutadream

My DD has a huge tub full of Polly Pocket - it is all mixed up - is it worth sending the whole lot back do you think?