Toxic toys- what does it take to get them recalled?

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I am new to this group, but find the posts fascinating.

Having a child who is highly toxic for 7 metals, and moderate for

another half dozen, I am looking at environmental sources to create

a safer environment for him at home and away from home. I noticed

his Leapster carry case, which until recently went with him

everywhere, has very high levels of lead.

www.healthytoys.org

My first tactic will be to return the carry case to Target, second

to write a letter to Leapster, and then 3rd send this to other

consumers.

I would like to know if anyone has experience with the pathway to

having toys recalled, and what agency(ies) are responsible for doing

so. I find it appalling that we allow these types of unsafe products

for children to be sold, but considering all other toxic products

that we buy I should not be too surprised.

Thanks for any input,

[Guest guest]

It's the Consumer Product safety Commission that's (ir)responsible.

Check out this video from the Sierra Club:

(http://www.sierraclub.org/healthycommunities/lead/)

And more:

(http://www.sierraclubgreenhome.com/go-green/children-and-babies/safe-toys-for-c\

hildren/)

Jackie

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> Hi All,

> I am new to this group, but find the posts fascinating.

> Having a child who is highly toxic for 7 metals, and moderate for

> another half dozen, I am looking at environmental sources to create

> a safer environment for him at home and away from home. I noticed

> his Leapster carry case, which until recently went with him

> everywhere, has very high levels of lead.

> www.healthytoys.org

> My first tactic will be to return the carry case to Target, second

> to write a letter to Leapster, and then 3rd send this to other

> consumers.

> I would like to know if anyone has experience with the pathway to

> having toys recalled, and what agency(ies) are responsible for doing

> so. I find it appalling that we allow these types of unsafe products

> for children to be sold, but considering all other toxic products

> that we buy I should not be too surprised.

> Thanks for any input,

>

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