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Online NewsHour: Analysis | Chinese-Made Toys Recalled | August 14, 2007 | PBS: "Toy-maker Mattel recalled over 400,000 Chinese-made toys Tuesday due to 'impermissible levels of lead' and millions of other toys whose powerful magnets could be swallowed by children. The company also said recalls may continue as product testing is stepped up."

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