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Toys – Mattel “Polly Pocket Magnetic Play sets “Mattel””

Serious risk Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 23 Nov 2006In the weekly report of 24 Nov 2006 (week 46, 2006)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked just nowSource: EU Safety Gate
Brand
Mattel (7 alerts)
Name
Polly Pocket Magnetic Play sets “Mattel”
Type / model
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
Description
Plastic toys inside card board box.
Risk
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
  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer
Notifying country
United Kingdom
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0770/06Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0770/06Photo 3 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0770/06
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert 0770/06
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2006-46 (XML)
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