"Toys "R" Us recalled about 16,000 Chinese-made Elite Operations toys because of lead contamination, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
China-made Elite Operations toys recalled
"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of Chinese-made Elite Operations Toys sold by Toys "R" Us because of high levels of lead.
About 16,000 sets of the toys were sold by Toys "R" Us or toysrus.com nationwide. Toys "R" Us initiated the recall when it learned the paint on the toys contained excessive levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead paint standard."
Halloween 'Ugly Teeth' are recalled
"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Wednesday announced the recall of Halloween "Ugly Teeth" party favors because of excessive levels of lead paint."
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Tire Recalls Show Flaws in the System
"Like many people, Carolyne Thorne once thought recalled tires got whisked off cars quickly in the name of highway safety.
But that was before the left rear tire on her Ford Expedition tore apart in 2004, sparking a rollover accident that left her largely paralyzed and taught her a grim lesson in the shortcomings of the U.S. recall system"
'Cars' Backpack Game Pieces Recalled
"About 110,000 magnetic game pieces sold with Cars-themed backpacks are being recalled because of a potentially deadly flaw.
Small magnets inside the four game pieces that were sold with the backpack can fall out of their plastic enclosure."
China told to stop blame game for product safety
"China should pay more attention to shoring up its product safety supervision network rather than apportioning blame for recent problems, a senior European Union official said on Wednesday.
The quality of Chinese goods has come under international scrutiny following scandals involving products ranging from toothpaste and pet food to toys and fish."
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
China Christmas toy orders up despite quality fears
"Orders for Chinese toys are on the rise in the run-up to Christmas despite a wave of product recalls that have shaken confidence in the safety of Chinese-made goods, the country's product safety chief said on Wednesday."
Florida city tries to ban Chinese products
"Made in China. These three words appear in virtually every household, office or school.
But one Florida city is considering stopping, or at least slowing, the flood of computers, coffee makers, artificial Christmas trees and other Chinese-made goods its residents buy each year."
China told to stop blame game for product safety
"China should pay more attention to shoring up its product safety supervision network rather than apportioning blame for recent problems, a senior European Union official said on Wednesday.
The quality of Chinese goods has come under international scrutiny following scandals involving products ranging from toothpaste and pet food to toys and fish."
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