In what looks like the largest toy recall in 2 years, Mattel Inc. has recalled close to 11 million Fisher-Price toys that they manufacture. Over 7 million tricycles have been recalled by Mattel’s Fisher-Price brand because they have a protruding part (the ignition key that sits in front of the seat) on them that have been shown to cut children. Thus far at least 10 injuries have been reported from the tricycles. An estimated 150,000 of these tricycles were sold in Canada.

In addition to this, they have also initiated a recall on approximately 2.8 million baby play areas because of inflatable balls which have been shown to be possible choking hazards. Also, 950,000 high chairs are also recalled after 14 injuries have been reported, mainly from cuts received by children from the legs of the chairs. All products related to this recall were on sale in stores up until and including the month of September.

Fisher-Price General Manager, Kevin Curran said the following, “Product recalls are a difficult part of business, and I understand they’re particularly concerning when they involve products for children. But we’re going to continue to work extremely hard to bring your family products that are safe and engaging and innovative — just as you expect from Fisher-Price.”

Mattel asks that if you think you have purchased any of the toys in the recall, to please call their toll free number at, 1-800-432-5437, or you can get further recall information at www.service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp. The company will either send a repair kit to you in the mail, or replace the toys with items which are judged safe.

Fisher-Price is a subsidiary of Mattel, and has had issues in the past with allegedly dangerous toys. Back in 2007 they had to recall close to a million toys because of possibly toxic lead paint which had been used in them during their production process in China. Another recall later in 2007 was initiated by Mattel which included over 18 million toys which had possibly dangerous magnetic parts on them.