Polly Pocket Recall

Mattel recently announced a recall of several Polly Pocket sets that used tiny embedded magnets to attach the clothing and accessories to the dolls. Apparently, these magnets can fall out and be swallowed or even aspirated. As with the last major issue involving magnets, the true risk isn’t with swallowing one magnet. The real trouble starts if a child swallows two, because the magnets can pinch internally and cause perforations that require surgery. There have been three injuries reported in the Mattel case, and all three required surgical intervention. So scary.
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Why Was Polly Pocket Recalled?

The Polly Pocket recall was initiated due to safety concerns. The primary issue was with the small, powerful magnets used in some of the toys. These magnets could become detached and pose serious health risks if swallowed by children. Ingesting more than one magnet can cause them to attract each other through intestinal walls, leading to severe injuries such as intestinal perforations, blockages, infections, and even death.

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