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Toy Sellers Tighten Standards For Lead
After facing recall after recall of millions of Chinese-made items, the nation's biggest toy sellers are imposing stricter measures on their suppliers - including tougher standards for lead content - to get ahead of expected new federal legislation. ...more
February 16, 2008
ATV Deaths Up; More Than 500 Reported Killed In '06
At least 555 people - including more than 100 children - died in all-terrain vehicle accidents in 2006. Government safety officials expect the number to go much higher as they receive information from coroners and hospitals nationwide. ...more
February 15, 2008
More Toy Inspectors Posted At U.S. Ports
After an unprecedented year of toy recalls, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is adding staff at the nation's busiest ports and pledging to work more closely with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to stop suspect imports and identify potential hazards before toys hit the market. ...more
January 8, 2008
HSN Fined To Settle Appliance Problems
St. Petersburg-based Home Shopping channel HSN will pay a civil penalty of $875,000 to settle allegations that it failed to report injuries and hazards related to Welbilt Electronic Pressure Cookers it sold. ...more
December 28, 2007
What's A Company To Do With Lead-Tainted Toys?
Wondering what happened to all the lead-tainted products that have been recalled recently? ...more
December 22, 2007
Swing Set That Hurt Tot Wasn't Anchored, Sitter Says
The swing set that collapsed on a 2-year-old Palmetto girl Sunday, leaving her in a coma, was not anchored in the ground, a witness said. ...more
December 11, 2007
Stay Informed About Recalls
A variety of consumer and advocacy resources emerged in the wake of massive toy and jewelry recalls. These, in addition to government sites, offer assistance, advice and opportunities to advocate for new laws. ...more
December 9, 2007
'Get Your Child Tested'
The American hoopla over lead in children's toys and jewelry may be new, but the fight against childhood lead poisoning isn't. ...more
December 9, 2007
Carnival Thrill Rides Lack Strong Federal Oversight
In December 2005, 9-year-old Fatima Cervantes and her 8-year-old brother boarded a Sizzler ride at a carnival in Austin, Texas, thrilled to climb into one of the candy-colored cars on rotating arms. ...more
December 8, 2007
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