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    Mattel Expands Recall of Toys Made in China

    For the second time in two weeks, Mattel has announced a toy recall. This time it's for nine million toys made in China, recalled because of magnets children can swallow or because of lead paint . Nicholas Casey reports for the Wall Street Journal , which has been ahead of the story.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    For the second time in two weeks, Mattel has announced a toy recall. This time it's for nine million toys made in China, recalled because of magnets children can swallow or because of lead paint. Nicholas Casey reports for the Wall Street Journal, which has been ahead of the story.

    Additional information on the toy recall is available at:

    * 888-597-6597 for information on magnets

    * 800-916-4997 for information on lead paint

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    Global Warming and the Rush to the Arctic
    1. 1:37Mattel Expands Recall of Toys Made in ChinaYou’re reading this
    2. 7:29Global Warming and the Rush to Claim the Arctic's Riches
    3. 41:59'Merchant of Death' May Be Responsible for Missing Weapons in Iraq
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