Guest guest Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hi Jeanne, Yesterday's recall of Battat toy magnet sets is a good reminder that toy troubles aren't limited to lead - magnets are dangerous, too. If swallowed, magnets can cause intestinal perforations or blockages. In our toy safety report in November, we flagged a similar toy that was recalled earlier this month. On the legislative front, a number of states, from Washington to land, are following in California's footsteps and looking to rid children's products of harmful chemicals. In Congress, the Senate will soon take up the product safety bill that passed unanimously through the House before the holidays. I'll keep you posted on what happens and on opportunities to take action to ensure the safety of our children. News You Don't Want to Toy With '' toymaker settles suit over lead for $30M The maker of & Friends Wooden Railway toys has agreed to a $30 million class-action settlement stemming from last year's recalls. Ty takes high-lead doll out of stores Ty Inc. pulls their " Jammin' Jenna " dolls from stores in Illinois after initially refusing to do so. State lawmakers call for stricter toy safety regulations Washington State lawmakers are eyeing a bill that would ban such harmful substances as lead, cadmium, and phthalates from children's products. CPSC boosts inspection at ports CPSC will begin placing full-time staff at our nation's ports and boost inspection of toys, fireworks, electrical products and other goods. Symbol of toy safety moves on Bob, the nation's sole full time toy tester, has retired from the CPSC. Do Presidential Candidates care about consumer issues? Read about where the candidates stand on product safety. The Recall Round Up (click here for a more complete list of recalled toys) -Battat Recalls Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards -Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -Cranium Cadoo Board Games Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -Sears and Kmart Recall Play Stoves Due to Tip-over Hazard -Photo Frames Recalled by The Gift Wrap Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -Discount School Supply Recalls Play Mats Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -Kash N' Gold Recalls Tinker Bell Novelty Lamps Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -Shims Bargain Recalls Pacifiers Due to Choking Hazard -Coin Banks Recalled by TJ Promotions Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard -Pacific Cycle Recalls Children's Trailer Bicycles; Can Detach from Adult Bicycle and Injure Children Sincerely, Peggy Lo Toy Safety Online Organizer PeggyL@... http://www.toysafety.net P.S. Thanks again for your support. Please feel free to share this e-mail with your family and friends. ---------- This message was sent to jbmistletoe@.... If you want to change your e-mail address or are getting e-mail at multiple e-mail addresses or want to be removed from this list, reply to this email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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