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Recall Details
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 14, 2007 Release #07-273 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 597-6597 |
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Products: Various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets
Units: About 7.3 million play sets (This recall was first announced in Nov. 2006)
Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: Since the previous recall announcement, Mattel has received more than 400 additional reports of magnets coming loose. CPSC was aware in the first recall announcement of 170 reports of the magnets coming out of the recalled toys. There had been three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforations that required surgery.
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.
Sold at: Toy stores and various other retailers from May 2003 through November 2006 for between $15 and $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer's choice, up to the value of the returned product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com
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| Polly Pocket Magnetic Play Sets | Item Number | Product Image |
|---|---|---|
| Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Hangin' Out House™ Playset | B2632 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Treetop Clubhouse™ Playset | B3158 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Spa Day™ Caboodle Asst. | B3201 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Gameroom Garage™ Playset | B3211 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Totally Tiki Diner™ Playset | B7118 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Boutique | G8605 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ City Pretty™ Playset (Lila™) | H1537 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Sporty Style™ Playset (Lea™) | H1538 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Totally Zen™ Playset (Shani™) | H3211 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Fashion Polly™ Happenin' Pet Salon™ Playset | 55503 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Magnetic Additions Assortment | B2631 | Picture not available |
| Polly Pocket!™ Lunchbox Cafe™ Playset | B3203 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ School Time Fun™ Playset | B3204 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Lip Gloss Studio™ Playset | B3207 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Glitter Boutique™ Playset | B3209 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Dip N' Dive Pool™ Playset | B3210 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Birthday Suprise (INTL) | B3396 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Dazzlin' Pet Show™ Divine Dogs™ | B7078 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Dazzlin' Pet Show™ Magic Rabbits™ | B7082 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Sweet Treats™ Playset | B7125 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Mailbox Surprise™ Playset | B7127 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Stretch Polly Disco Lamp | B7128 | Picture not available |
| Polly Pocket!™ Jewlery Box Bedroom™ Playset | B7129 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Party On The Go!™ Playset | B8478 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Spa Day™ Playset | B9521 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Lunchbox Cafe™ Playset | B9522 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ School Time Fun™ Playset | B9523 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Glitter Puff | B9525 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Spa Day™ Playset | B9578 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Boutique On The Go™ Playset | B9929 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Mailbox Surprise™ Playset | C0504 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Jewelry Box Bedroom™ Playset | C0505 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Disco Lamp | C1341 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Disco Lamp | C1342 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Mermaid Stars™ Playset | G8602 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Quick Click™ Playset | G8606 | Picture not available |
| Polly Pocket!™ Snow Cool™ Hotel Playset | G8612 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ House of Style™ Playset | G8614 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Totally Beadiful™ Jewelry Maker | G8615 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Quick Click™ Penthouse | G8616 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Movie Time™ Playset (Lila™) | H1553 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollywood™ Limo-Scene™ Vehicle | J1659 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollywood™ Dial-A-Style™ Lila™ Doll | J1661 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollywood™ Dial-A-Style™ Lea™ Doll | J1662 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Stickin' 2 Style™ Doll | J1670 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Rockin' Theme Park™ Playset | J1681 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Dress N' Drive™ Lounge Playset | J1687 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Theme Park Party™ Quick Clik™ Doll and Fashions | J1695 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Quick Clik™ Polly™ Doll | J4169 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Quick Clik™ Crissy™ Doll | J4170 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Quick Clik™ Lea™ Doll | J4171 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Quick Clik™ Shanil™ Doll | J4172 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Costume Cart (Lea™) Playset | J9305 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Gift Shop (Lila™) Playset | J9306 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Twirl & Swirl™ Beauty Case | J9648 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Dial-A Song Polly Fashions | J9965 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Kerstie Fashions | J9966 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Rockin' Tour Bus™ | K3460 |  |
| Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Pool Party™ Playset (Lila™) | H1554 |  |
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
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