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Chris Cantell Discusses Business: Mattel recalls millions more toys
by Notme dfsfs

In less than two weeks, Mattel the largest toy maker in the world reported Tuesday a second major recall of its toys. They warned the parents that more than 18.6 million toys sold globally and made in China might contain tiny magnets and lead paint.Nancy Nord, acting chairwoman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said: "There is absolutely no excuse for lead to be found in toys entering this country. It is totally unacceptable and it needs to stop. This agency is going to take whatever action it needs to take to address that problem aggressively."This second recall raises many questions about the quality and the safety of products made in China and now retailers are worried that sales of their Chinese-made products will drop. Mattel declared that they voluntarily recalled 18.2 million Polly Pocket, Doggie Day Care, Batman, Barbie and One Piece toys. These toys might contain small magnets and if they're swallowed by children, the magnets connect in their intestines causing blockage that can be fatal."Consumers should immediately take these products away from their children and contact Mattel to arrange for a return and to receive a replacement toy of the consumer's choice, up to the value of the returned product," Mattel statement said.

related story: http://uk.news.yahoo.com/rtrs/20070814/tts-uk-mattel-recall-a8bf950_5.html

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