MGA Entertainment recalls 'Miniverse' children's toys over 'irritation risk'
Which act did the toys violate?
The recalled "Miniverse Make it Mini" sets violated the Federal Hazardous Substances Act due to high amounts of acrylates found in the unused liquid resin, posing risks of skin, eye, and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched, or ingested by children or adults.
What prompted MGA Entertainment to recall its toys?
MGA Entertainment recalled its "Miniverse Make it Mini" sets because the unused liquid resin in the toys was found to violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act5. The resins, when in liquid form, can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation or sensitization if inhaled, touched, or ingested, and contain acrylates in amounts prohibited in children's products2.
What substances were found in the "Miniverse Make it Mini" sets?
The "Miniverse Make it Mini" sets were found to contain liquid resins with high amounts of acrylates, specifically hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) and isobornyl acrylate (IBOA). These substances violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation or sensitization when inhaled, touched, or ingested by children or adults.