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The Massive Toy Recall of 2007
By Cindy | August 21, 2007
What are we to think of this massive toy recall? It’s really scary to think that we can’t run to our local Wal-Mart or Toys”4″Us and grab any toy off the shelf with out having to wonder if it’s harmful to our kids.
China obviously doesn’t have the same quality control that the US has. Yet 80% of our toys are manufactured in China.
More than 10 million toys have been recalled! These include popular Barbie Dolls and Polly Pocket Sets, Batman figurines, Big Bird, Elmo and Dora the Explorer. The toy recalls have been for toys contaminated with lead paint and/or toys that have small high-powered magnets that created a risk to children.
The recent enormous toy recall has resulted in a boost to US toy manufacturers. That could be a good thing for our economy. A bad thing for the price of toys? But should we be concerned with the cost of toys to ensure our children’s safety? When we purchase toys made in the USA we can be guaranteed that they are lead free.
With Christmas just right around the corner, it’s time to take a minute and think about what you will purchase for the children you love. You may want/need to do some research before grabbing that toy off the shelf.
I have to hand it to Mattel. They are very concerned about the safety of our children. Check out what the CEO has to say at http://www.mattel.com/safety/us/
With so much information on line …
I wanted to direct to you these to US Government Websites.
Till Next Time!
Cindy
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