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Mattel Toy Recall Injury
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8/14/2007 Mattel Issues Second Recall in Two Weeks: Approximately 9 million toys are being recalled by children's toy manufacturer, Mattel Inc. This brings the grand total of recalled toys in the last month to a staggering 10.5 million. The recall includes 253,000 “Sarge” jeeps from the popular children's movie “Cars,” that may contain lead paint. In the United States, children's toys cannot exceed .06 percent lead content due to its fatal repercussions in young children. Additionally placed on the recalled list are 683,000 Tanner and Barbie play sets, as well as 1 million Doggie Day Care sets and 345,000 action figures, all for small magnets considered a very high risk for choking hazards. Since the two recalls, Lee Der Co., in China has been forbidden by Chinese officials from exporting all products. American faith in Chinese-based manufacturers and their products continues to decline as issues such as this are keep arising. At a time when children are exploring and learning about themselves and their surrounding environment, the toys that promote such development are becoming more dangerous to purchase and use. The concern surrounding toy recalls continue to be a common focal point in the consumer world and media alike. If you believe your child is suffering medically due to ramifications caused by this or any recalled children's products please contact our firm immediately for a case review by one of our legal specialists. No child should have to endure the consequences of a careless corporate mistake. ------------end of update for 8/14/2007---------- The U.S. Product Safety Commission reported that toy manufacturing giant Mattel was recalling 4.4 million Polly Pocket magnetic play sets after three children had to be rushed to the hospital because they swallowed the tiny magnets that are a major part of the toy. Due to a defect from an unknown source, the tiny magnets can detach from the main part of the toy, and small children could potentially swallow them. If a child swallows more than one magnet it can attract other magnets and potentially cause blockage, perforation, or infection. As of December 5, 2006, there have been 170 reports to the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to children swallowing magnets from the Polly Pocket play set. As feared, there were three reports of children that suffered serious injury due to swallowing more than one magnet:
The recalled Polly Pocket play sets are comprised of plastic dolls approximately 1/8 of an inch in diameter with small magnets inside their hands and feet. Small magnets are also found in many accessories, such as Polly Pocket plastic clothing, hair pieces and doll houses. According to sources within the company and distribution warehouses, the Polly Pocket play sets already on store shelves are not affected by this far-reaching recall. The recalled lot numbers are: If your children were injured by the Polly Pocket play sets you need to contact a defect toy product attorney immediately. No child should have to suffer because of the oversight and irresponsibility of a toy company that puts its products over the safety of their customers. Let our dedicated and aggressive defective product lawyers help you get the just compensation you deserve. Contact us today. Contact us today for a free confidential consultation Defective Products Information | Free Case Review The Law Firm of Steigerwalt & Associates is here to help victims of defective products throughout the country. |
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