Nearly 22 million sets of Miniverse toys have been recalled due to serious risks of burns and skin irritation and respiratory problems.
The recall includes a range of Make it Mini sets that contain 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, donuts, etc., to match with dolls.
When it has been used and has become solid, it is safe. But until then, in its liquid form, it can be dangerous.
It includes prohibited levels of chemicals called “acrylates,” the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found.
The recall includes a range of Make it Mini sets that contain 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’.
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Creators MGA Entertainment said they had received 26 reports of burns and skin irritation, breathing problems and one case of asthma triggering.
Anyone with toys that have unused resin in them should contact MGA for a prepaid tag.
The toys were also sold individually in spheres.
You can then 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 be able to choose between a full refund or replacement.
Resin packaging can resemble foods such as a jar of peanut butter, maple syrup, or a milk container. Resins, when hardening, imitate food.
The toys, made in China, were sold at Target, Walmart, Family Dollar, Dollar General, Aldi, Hobby Lobby and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com from October 2022 to June 2024.
Toys sold individually in spheres cost between $7 and $13. The games were also sold in a box for between $14 and $52, depending on the model.
You can contact MGA at (800) 222-4685 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, or 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturdays, by email at mvcustomer_care@mgae.com or at online at MGAE Customer Care Recalls.