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Volume Six, Number 157, August 15, 2007 (Read It Online) Here are links to the recalls I mentioned yesterday. Mattel Announces Massive Recall Of Toys With Magnetic Pieces
Mattel Recalls "Sarge" Die Cast Toy Cars Due To Violation of Lead
Safety Standard
Thanks for reading, Susan
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