Urgent recall for 22 million popular toys sold at Walmart, Target, Dollar General over skin burn and eye irritation
Almost 22 million Miniverse toy sets have been recalled due to serious risks of skin burns, skin irritation and breathing problems.
The recall includes a range of Make it Mini sets containing liquid resins that can cause injuries to both children and adults.
Children use the resin to make mini versions of everyday items - such as food, oven mitts, doughnuts and so on - to pair up with dolls.
When it is has been used and turned solid, it is safe. But until then - in its liquid form - it can be dangerous.
It includes banned levels of chemicals called 'acrylates', the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found.
The recall includes a range of Make it Mini sets containing liquid resins that can cause injuries to both children and adults
The recall affects 38 Miniverse Make It Mini sets with unused liquid resins, including 'Make It Mini Appliances,' all models and series of 'Make It Mini Food,' and 'Make It Mini Lifestyle.'
The full list of items can be found here.
Makers MGA Entertainment said it had received 26 reports of skin burns and irritation, respiratory problems and one case where asthma was triggered.
Anyone with the toys that have unused resin should contact MGA to get a pre-paid label.
Toys were sold individually in spheres too
Then can then either return the entire product if it has not been opened or the unused resins and a photo of the toy if it has been opened.
Customers will get their choice of a full refund or replacement.
The resin packaging may resemble food items such as a peanut butter jar, maple syrup, or milk container. The resins, when hardened, mimic food.
The toys, made in China, were sold Target, Walmart, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Aldi, Hobby Lobby, and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com from October 2022 through June 2024.
Toys sold individually in spheres cost between $7 and $13. Sets were also sold in a box for about $14 to $52, depending on the model.
MGA can be reached at (800) 222-4685 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday, or 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern on Saturday, by email at [email protected], or online at MGAE Customer Care Recalls.
