Mattel Recalling 9 Million Toys Due to Lead, Small Magnet Risk

Mattel Inc. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have announced a recall of more than 9 million toys and play sets in the U.S., because of injury and health risks posed by small magnets and lead paint. Consumers should immediately take any recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a voucher for a replacement toy. The recall is the second initiated by Mattel in the last two weeks, and both recalls involve toys that were manufactured in China (information on August 2 recall). According to the Washington Post, "with more than 80 percent of toys sold worldwide made in China, toy sellers are nervous that shoppers will shy away from their products."

• Mattel Recall Safety Facts
• Defective and Dangerous Products (FindLaw)
• List of Recalled Toys - Model Names and Product Numbers (Associated Press)
• Lead Poisoning (FindLaw)
• Mattel Recall Details from CPSC:
  • 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