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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Maya Yang

Millions of Miniverse toys recalled over risks of skin, eye and respiratory issues

A line of Make It Mini sets have been recalled after dozens reported skin burns and irritation.
A line of Make It Mini sets have been recalled after dozens reported skin burns and irritation. Photograph: CPSC

A large volume of toys – 21m sets of MGA Entertainment’s Miniverse Make It Mini sets – are being recalled across the US over risks of skin, eye and respiratory irritation.

In an announcement on Tuesday, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said that the toy sets, which consist of spheres containing material required to assemble miniature imitations of appliance, food or lifestyle items, contain resin that, when liquid, can cause various physical issues.

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