In an official statement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Acting Chairman Thomas Moore is fighting back against allegations by Congress and the media that he refused additional resources and additional responsibilities for the CPSC in light of so many recent recalls, especially those dealing with lead paint in toys. … [Read more...]
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Four Chinese Jailed for Involvement in Mattel Toy Recall
Four suspects have been jailed / detained by Chinese Police for their involvement in the recall of Chinese-made toys under the Mattel brand.The four detainees are alleged to have provided Lida Plastic Toys, Co. Ltd with the paint that did not meet lead safety standards. Lida Plastic Toys was contracted to manufacturer the toys by Mattel. Zhang … [Read more...]
Toy Companies Blame CPSC For Recall Delays
We have blogged and reported extensively on the subject of recalled toys here at US Recall News, and have directed most of our frustration at the companies importing the defective toys, and the Chinese government for being so relaxed on their regulations.As for our own government, we generally are glad to see that they are catching these things, … [Read more...]
US and China Agree to Make Products Safer for Americans
As you might have read early this week, China has banned Lead Paint in Toys Exported to United States. Adding to this great news, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and its Chinese counterpart, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) have Announced the Agreement To Improve The Safety of … [Read more...]
More Toy Recalls by Fisher Price and Mattel
Adding to the growing list of toy recalls already reported, Fisher Price and Mattel have collectively recalled about another 1.5 million toys this week for violation of the Lead Paint Standard.You can read more about these most recent toy recalls and see photos of the recalled toys on the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website:Fisher-Price … [Read more...]
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