Getting the Lead Out: Three More Recalls from China
Washington, DC – Three more recalls this week reveal a continuing concern with regard to dangerous levels of lead in children’s toys manufactured in China. The revelations give pause to any manufacturer or importer of goods from that country that hard questions need to be asked with regard to the raw materials used, and if […]
Making the Case to Protect Children From Harmful Chemicals in Toys
Washington, DC: – Recent House Energy Commerce Committee hearings featured testimony from those in the scientific community with regard to the toxicity of children’s toys containing phthalates, a class of industrial chemicals commonly found in many of the toys, and child care products marketed to children and their parents. It has been reported that phthalates […]
Another Toy Helicopter Recall
Washington, DC – A toy helicopter manufactured in China that is known to catch fire without warning, has been recalled. Tradewinds International Enterprises Inc. of San Francisco recalled approximately 152,000 units of the ‘Sky Champion’ wireless helicopter, designed to be used indoors, this week. The toy is made of foam and plastic, and measurers seven […]
Are Toys Safer Today?
Yes, no, maybe, it depends on how you define safe, which state you live in, and how a dispute of Solomonic proportions between state and federal regulators plays out. One year after Mattel, among other toy makers, was forced to recall millions of toxic toys, parents, manufacturers, retailers and regulators are in the midst of […]
Little Tikes Recalls One Million Toy Phones for Choking Hazard
Washington, DC – A children’s toy cell phone that could prove to be a substantial choking hazard has been recalled by the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC). Given the number of toys recalled, you just might have one. About one million units have been recalled. The small toy phones are manufactured by Kids Station […]
Thousands of Fun ‘N Games Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled
Washington, DC – Approximately 870,000 of the Fun ‘N Games magnetic dart boards sold at Family Dollar stores were recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission because it has been known for over a year that the magnets at the end of the darts detach. These detaching magnets pose a choking hazard and even […]
Dollar Tree Stores Pull 300,000 Cuddly Cousins Toys after Recall
Washington, DC – According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dollar Tree, Greenbacks, Dollar Express, Dollar Bill$, Deal$, and Only One $1 stores have had to remove 300,000 units of the Cuddly Cousins insect toys that were sold at their stores between March 2007 and December 2007 for $1 each. Dollar Tree and the […]
Mega Brands Recalls Popular Toy
Montreal, PQ – Amidst the many toy recalls due to high levels of lead and choking hazards, another toy has been added to the list. Mega Brands’ popular toy that is primarily aimed toward preschoolers has now been recalled because the magnets in their toy line have been found to detach, which can pose a […]
Tons of Toys Laden with Lead Recalled for Safety’s Sake
Vernon, CA – Several toys discovered to be laden with lead have been recalled as a safety precaution by S.U. Wholesale, Inc. in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). S.U. Wholesale, Inc. has implemented the recall of its own volition. The toys involved in the recall are cars, motorcycles, and airplanes and […]
