MGA Miniverse Toy Recall (2024) Over Hazardous Liquids

Was The Miniverse Recalled?

Yes. On June 25, 2024, about 21 million units of MGA Miniverse Make It Mini Sets were recalled in the US (plus around 1 million in Canada) because the liquid resins contained acrylates. These hazardous liquids can cause burns and skin or respiratory irritation (such as asthma). (1)(2)

According to the recall announcement issued by MGA and the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), the acrylates in these toys were present in amounts that exceeded the Federal Hazardous Substances Act’s limits for children’s products. These chemicals were identified as follows: (1)(2)

HEMA (Hydroxyethyl methacrylate)
IBOA (Isobornyl acrylate)

These substances can cause irritation or burns when in liquid form. However, the company and the CPSC explained that the hazard is no longer present once the resin cures or hardens. (1)(2)

The toy recall was initiated after MGA received 26 reports of burns and skin irritation incidents from children and adults. There was also one report of a consumer’s asthma triggered by the resin. (1)(2)

Which MGA Miniverse Toys Were Recalled?

This product recall includes all Miniverse Make It Mini Sets that have unused liquid resins. These include toys from the following: (1)(2)

“Make It Mini Appliances” sets (yellow burst background packaging)
“Make It Mini Food” models and series (bright pink packaging)
“Make It Mini Lifestyle” models and series (salmon pink packaging)

These toy sets, usually packed in individual disposable wrappers, contain materials for kids to assemble the intended items, such as food, appliances, or lifestyle objects. (1)(2)

The packs contain resin that supposedly imitates different food items, including milk in containers, maple syrup, and peanut butter in a jar. (1)(2)

Here’s an example: (1)

All the affected individual packs and multi-pack series have the “MGA’s Miniverse” logo and the specific product names for “Make It Appliances,” “Make It Mini Food,” or “Make It Mini Lifestyle” on the plastic packaging. (1)(2)

Some sets are also packed in boxes without spheres but have the same labeling as the toys above. Examples include: (1)(2)

“All You Can Eat”
“Kitchen”
“Ice Cream Social”
“Pizza Party”
“Multipack”

How Do I Know If My Child’s MGA Miniverse Products Are Included In The Recall?

All lots of the MGA Miniverse Make It Mini sets and individual packs are included in this recall. You can check the UPCs (Universal Product Codes) and the item number printed on the back of the wrapper or the back of the box. (1)(2)

Here’s a full list of the affected MGA Miniverse products: (1)

Where Were These MGA Miniverse Products Sold?

According to the recall advisory, these MGA Miniverse toys were sold from October 2022 through June 2024 at the following shops, outlets, and retailers: (1)(2)

ALDI
Amazon.com
Dollar General
Family Dollar
Hobby Lobby
shop.mgae.com
Target (also at Target.com)
Walmart (also at Walmart.com)
Other stores nationwide and online stores

What To Do With My Recalled MGA Miniverse Toys & Are They Still Safe To Use?

Immediately stop using these recalled MGA toys and keep the unused liquid resin out of your children’s reach. Return the unused resins or toy sets to MGA for a full refund or product replacement (with your chosen toy).

Because the hardened or cured resins no longer pose a burn or irritation risk, only toys with unused resins can be returned. (1)(2)

Take note of the following instructions for returning the toys to MGA (you will receive a prepaid label): (1)(2)

The entire product pack (if unopened), including the unused resin
The unused resins (if the product has been opened), plus a photograph of the used toys

How To Process My MGA Miniverse Refund?

Contact MGA Entertainment through the following channels: (1)(2)

Phone: 800-222-4685 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET Saturday
Email: [email protected]
Recall website: mgae.com/customer-care/recalls
Main website: mgae.com (click on “Customer Care,” then “Recalls” at the top of the page)

Where Were These MGA Miniverse Products Manufactured?

China (1)

Why Are Toys Recalled?

Some of the common reasons for toy recalls:

Small parts that can become choking risks
Sections that can break, posing choking risks
High levels of certain chemicals, including heavy metals
Failure to meet the CPSC’s toy standards (e.g., magnets that are too powerful, etc.)
Burn or injury risks
Crash risks (for ride-on toys such as bicycles)

Keeping Your Kids Safe From Recalled Toys

Immediately stop letting your kids play with recalled toys
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on repairing, returning, or discarding recalled toys
Never let your child use recalled toys even if they seem okay because the dangers can happen anytime
Always monitor the news or Motherhood Community for recall announcements

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Cosco Kids Activity Center Recall (2023)
Thomas & Friends Toy Recall (2023)
Rainbow Road Book Recall (2023)
Chuckle & Roar Water Beads Activity Kit Recall (2023)
Simplay3 Toddler Towers Recall (2023)
Woom Children’s Bike Recall (2023)
Zuru Baby Shark Toy Recall (2023)
Janod Toy Recall (2023)
Jetson Children’s Scooter Recall (2023)
Rollerblade USA Inline Skates Recall (2023)
Monti Kids Basket with Balls Recall (2023)
IKEA Toy Recall (2023)
Jetson Hoverboard recall (2023)
Delta Children Swing Recall (2023)
Skip Hop Activity Center’s toy recall (2023)
Calico Critters recall (2023)
Kids Preferred Disney character figurines recall (2023)
HABA recall (2022)
Target toy recall (2022)
Kidoozie play tent recall (2022)
Monti Kids recall (2022)

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References

(1) https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/MGA-Entertainment-Recalls-Miniverse-Make-It-Mini-Sets-with-Unused-Liquid-Resins-Due-to-Risk-of-Skin-Eye-and-Respiratory-Irritation-and-Sensitization-Violation-of-the-Federal-Hazardous-Substances-Act

(2) https://8f0e99ad772cd01146cc-4d6de7d7e975fb02aeac576ec22e09c1.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/miniverse-recall-faqs.pdf

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MGA Miniverse Toy Recall (2024) Over Hazardous Liquids That Can Cause Burns & Skin Or Respiratory Irritation