TThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Miniverse Make It Mini Sets with unused liquid resins on Tuesday. The popular children’s toy, 21 million of which have been sold in the U.S., comes in a spherical ball that contains mini food items and collectible appliances.
The decision was due to the product’s resin, which can cause irritation or sensitization to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract if inhaled, touched or ingested by people. The resin has two ingredients, hydroxyethyl methacrylate and isobornyl acrylate, in quantities above the standard established by Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
MGA, the company behind the Miniverse brand, as well as Bratz and Little Tikes, received 26 reports of accidents due to the product. In at least one incident, asthma was reportedly triggered by the toy.
Authorities said they are recalling “Make It Mini Appliances,” all models and series of “Make It Mini Food” and “Make It Mini Lifestyle.” according to a press release.
“The resin packaging in each set can imitate foods such as peanut butter jar, maple syrup, milk container, etc. and the resins when hardened imitate food,” says the press release. To play with an iteration of the “Make It Mini Food Cafe,” consumers must place items under a UV light until the resin hardens to set their mini collectible, according to the MGA website.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is asking consumers to immediately stop using any units with unused resins and contact MGA to return the product if unopened, or share a photograph of the product if you have one. been used. Consumers will receive a full refund or replacement product at their discretion.
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