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Lead Paint Toy Recall
Lead Poisoining Lead is an extremely toxic metal that poses particular dangers to young children. A child exposed to excessive levels of lead may suffer:
In addition, lead poisoning can also cause various other health problems such as anemia, constipation, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, and vomiting. Toy Recall On August 1, 2007, Fisher-Price announced that 1.5 million toys manufactured in China were being recalled when paint used on the toys was found to contain levels of lead exceeding what current regulations allow. The recall involved a number of popular pre-school toys including Dora the Explorer, Elmo, and Big Bird characters. Less than two weeks later, American consumers learned that the recall was being expanded to include 9 million additional Chinese-made toys containing lead paint or magnets that could be easily swallowed. The popular die-cast “Sarge” cars (after the movie “Cars”) were part of this recall. Made In China Mattel, however, is not the only company dealing with safety issues stemming from products manufactured in China. In June, the maker of Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway products recalled over a million wooden railroad toys and parts made in China because of lead found in the surface paint. The problem may be more extensive. Approximately 80 percent of toys sold around the globe are made in China. Nevertheless, U.S. companies that manufacturer their products in China have an obligation to consumers to ensure safety. When they fail in this duty, they may be held legally liable for any damages suffered as a result. Legal Help If you suspect that a Mattel toy is responsible for your child’s lead poisoning, contact us for a free case evaluation. You may be eligible to obtain compensation for your losses. Let us inform you of your legal rights and options today. |
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We buy our children toys trusting those toys are safe. In recent times, this trust has been violated—and by a company that prides itself on strict standards of safety. When Mattel recalled 9 million toys on August 14, 2007, it only intensified consumers’ increasing fears over toy safety. Two weeks before, Fisher-Price—a division of Mattel—recalled over one million toys. Both recalls were prompted by a discovery that toys manufactured in China contained excessive levels of lead in the paint.