More Chinese toys go off US shelves

The new recall includes 7.3 million Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said there had been reports of three children swallowing more than one magnet and suffering intestinal perforations that required surgery. When more than one magnet is swallowed, they cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.

Also recalled on Tuesday due to magnet dangers were 1 million Doggie Day Care, 6,83,000 Barbie and Tanner play sets, and 3,45,000 Batman and One Piece play sets. No injuries were reported from those items.

About 2,53,000 Pixar Sarge die-cast toy cars with lead paint were also recalled. No injuries were reported in connection with the toys.

Lead has been linked to health problems in children, including brain damage.

Earlier this month Mattel’s Fisher-Price unit recalled about 1.5 million preschool toys made by China-based contract manufacturer Lida Toy Co. because the paint on the toys might contain excessive amounts of lead. The global recall included products based on popular preschool characters from “Sesame Street” and “Dora the Explorer.”