21 million Miniverse toy sets have been recalled after certain ingredients in the products were found to cause skin burn, eye and respiratory irritation, and in extreme causes, can trigger an asthma attack. Keep reading to find out more information, including exactly which products are included in the recall and what you should do if you’ve purchased the product.
Miniverse 'Make It Mini' Toy Sets Recalled
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reported the recall on Tuesday, June 25th after it was discovered that some of the mini toys were made of liquid resin, which can pose serious risk of burns and irritation. The sets that are included in the recall are the Make It Mini Appliances set, Make It Mini Food set, and the Make It Mini Lifestyle set, though some of the individual toys included in these sets may also be found in bundles like Kitchen, Multipack, All You Can Eat, Ice Cream Social, and Pizza Party.
These sets are sold in spherical packaging with "MGA's Miniverse" written inside a yellow text bubble and the specific set name, like Make It Food, written in a pink bubble below it. Other sets are sold in boxes, with similar labels.
All of the recalled products were sold at stores like Target, Walmart, Family Dollar, Dollar General, ALDI, Hobby Lobby, Amazon, and other stores across the nation. The affected products would've been purchased between October 2022 and June 2024, though Isaac Larian, CEO of MGA, told CNN that only 10% - 15% of the recalled products contain the liquid resin.
Liquid Resin & Acrylates
Resin is a substance that when hardened, provides a thick and glossy protective coating and can even be poured into molds to create dishes and other knick knacks. When hardened, the resin is harmless, but when it's in its liquid form, like it is for some of the recalled products like mini maple syrup or mini milk gallon, they pose a serious risk of skin burn and eye and respiratory irritation when touched, inhaled, or ingested.
MGA Entertainment has received 26 reports of incidents with the toy sets from both children and adults, including one report that it triggered a case of asthma in the user.
Resins also contain chemical compounds called acrylates, which at certain amounts are prohibited for use in children's products. The CPSC found that many of the recalled products contained acrylates in amounts that exceeded the safe limit for children's toys.
What To Do If You've Purchased A Recalled Product
Make sure to check for toys that are potentially years old. While the Miniverse toy sets are generally marketed toward children, many teenagers and adults have large collections of these minis as well. If you've purchased a recalled product, you should stop using it and dispose of it to avoid injury. You can also contact MGA for a refund or replacement product.
If you are experiencing negative side effects that you believe to be in relation to the Miniverse toy sets, most importantly, call your primary care provider for health advice, and let MGA or the CPSC know so the incident can be accurately reported.
