Magnetic toys
MATTEL- Case number
- 0849/07
- Category
- Toys
- Type / Model
- Various Polly Pocket, Doggie Day Care and Batman toys and an accessory part of Barbie & Tanner toy.
- Audience
- Consumer
- Notifying country
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Country of origin
- 🇨🇳 China
- Published
- 2007-08-24
⚠️ Risk
These toys pose a risk of injuries because they may release small, powerful magnets that can then 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 each other and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be fatal. Aspiration to the lungs requires immediate surgery. Magnets in nose or ears can cause swelling and be difficult to remove.
Measures
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the producerDate of entry into force: Unknown