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Toymaker Mattel is voluntarily recalling 9 million toys including popular characters such as Barbie, Batman, Polly Pockets and a toy from Pixar's "Cars" movie because of dangers to children, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced. The commission stated that Barbie Doll and Tanner dolls, Batman Magna series action figures and Polly Pocket Playsets have small, powerful magnets that can be dislodged and swallowed. All of the toys were manufactured in China. If the magnets are swallowed, they can cause intestinal and other serious injuries.

Also included in the huge recall are "Sarge" die cast toys because of hazardous lead paint. The Sarge Cars were sold in retails stores from May to August 2007 and is about three inches in length. The car is an Army green color and features a white star on the hood. Surface paint on affected products contains excessive and dangerous amounts of lead.

Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause serious adverse effects including vomiting, anemia and neurological damage.

Chinese officials have temporarily banned Lee Der, the company that made these dangerous toys, from exporting any products. The manager of the Lee Der company committed suicide this past weekend.

If you or a loved one has suffered due to lead poisoning in Long Island, including Nassau and Suffolk Counties or in New York City, including Queens, the Bronx or Brooklyn, please contact the Lead Poisoning Law Offices of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos to schedule your initial consultation.