Mattel recalls 9 million toys

Source | CNN.com

Toymaker Mattel is voluntarily recalling 9 million of its toys including popular characters such as Batman, Barbie, Polly Pockets and a toy from Pixar’s “Cars” movie because of hazards to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.

“The company has ordered that all products be pulled off retail shelves,” said Nancy Nord, acting chairman of the commission.

The affected toys include Barbie Doll and Tanner dolls, Batman Magna series action figures, and Polly Pocket playsets. The commission says they have small, powerful magnets that can be dislodged and swallowed.

All of the toys were manufactured in China.

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