Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel

Active Recall Announced August 14, 2007 CPSC #07273

Quick answer

Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel is CPSC recall #07273, announced on August 14, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Mattel Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets

Recalled brands

Mattel Inc.

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.

Recall date

August 14, 2007

Categories

Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #07273?

CPSC recall #07273 covers Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 14, 2007. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #07273?

The CPSC remedy for recall #07273 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Additional-Reports-of-Magnets-Detaching-from-Polly-Pocket-Play-Sets-Prompts-Expanded-Recall-by-Mattel. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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