Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2007-08-14 · 07273
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
07273
Date
2007-08-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets
Companies
Retailer(s)
Toy stores and various other retailers from May 2003 through November 2006 for between $15 and $30.
Importer(s)
Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.