There have been a flurry of recalls yesterday and today, and although I planned to post on a different subject, I can't ignore the wooden toys included in the recall. I have always been such an advocate for wooden toys, that it breaks my heart to see lead in their paint.Wooden toy recalls:Additional Thomas and Friends (200,ooo) due to lead paint-All-Black Cargo Car, Toad vehicle with brake lever, Olive Green Sodor Cargo Box, Green Maple Tree Top and Green Signal Base AccessoriesGuidecraft ... continue reading...
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Green Family Values: Recall, Recall, Recall
Dangerous toy recalls have predominated the news lately. From magnets that can cause severe intestinal damage or death if swallowed to lead-based paints, mass marketed children's toys made in China are not fit for our youngest population or the workers who make them. The most recent massive recalls have come from major toy companies, such as Mattel (maker of Barbie, Batman, Dora, etc.) and RC2 (maker of Thomas the Tank Engine). Information that lead is harmful to our health is not new; ... continue reading...
9 Million More Toys Recalled by Mattel for Dangerous Magnets
This time my family is affected by the recent recall by Mattel. There will be tears in our household today, as toys Grandpa bought my daughter are included on the list. The concern is powerful magnets that can be swallowed and cause major damage. The list includes:Barbie and Tanner - hazardous magnetBatman - hazardous magnetPolly Pockets - hazardous magnetDoggie Daycare - hazardous magnet One Piece - hazardous magnetSarge cars - lead in paintAll affected toys were made in China. Another recall ... continue reading...
Thomas the Tank Engine Recall: Lead Paint on Wooden Trains
Once again, we are left to wonder why manufacturers of children's products include lead in the materials. 1.5 million Thomas the Tank Engine products are being recalled due to lead in the surface paint. These wooden railway train products were sold between 2005 and 2007 and manufactured in China. You can visit the CPSC website to learn more information. Consumers are advised to take the toys away from their children immediately and contact RC2 Corp (parent company of Learning Curve) for a ... continue reading...
PlayGround Hazards: Sand and Pressure Treated Lumber
The weather is warmer, and children are spending more time playing outside and in parks. Just like many other products designed for children we have discovered, there are potential health hazards on the playground. Play sand contains carcinogenic dust, and wooden play structures made with pressure treated lumber contain arsenic compounds. Children love to play in the sand, but have you ever bought a bag of play sand? If you live in California, the bag of play sand is labeled with a ... continue reading...
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