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Millions more Chinese toys recalled amid safety fears

Thursday, November 08, 2007

Millions of Chinese-made toy beads are being pulled from the shelves after they were found to contain a chemical which can turn into a powerful date-rape drug when ingested.

The items are being recalled in Australia (where they are called Bindeez) and North America (where they are sold as Aqua Dots). Link

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Another Blow for Chinese Toys

Mattel Recall Site ----- October Recalls CPSC Live China Free Toys

"BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- U.S. toy maker Mattel Inc. (MAT) said Thursday that it has recalled an additional 55,500 " Go Diego Go " toys from the U.S., Canada , the U.K. and Ireland , due to high levels of lead in the toys' paint." Link

Another Mattel Recall!

Mattel said the toys were produced between May 17 and Aug. 11 . The molding and painting of the toys was done by Chinese company Man Shing, which then subcontracted the painting to another firm, Hua Yi, which used "unauthorized paint," according to Mattel .

The company recalled 12,000 toys from the U.K. and Ireland , 38,000 from the U.S. and 5,500 from Canada . No other companies were affected, Mattel said. The product recalls have rocked the toy maker's reputation, leading to a 0.9% drop in third-quarter net profit, reported in mid-October.

In early September, Mattel had to withdraw 844,000 toys globally, Link

Mattel's Recall Site

The CPSC advises parents or caregivers to immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price in order to receive a free replacement toy.

Contact Fisher-Price at (888) 299-0579 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com.

"China has sponsored quality control training for more than 1,000 people in the country's toy industry in an effort to ensure the safety of exports.

Government officials and executives from transnational companies has given lectures on Chinese, American, and European certification and testing standards and regulations ..... Link

BUT ... CHINESE ARREST 4 ANYWAY SO THEY CAN SHOOT SOMEONE!!

BEIJING, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- Police have detained four Chinese people involved in the recent recall of Chinese-made toys by U.S. toy giant Mattel, according to Li Changjiang, director of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.

"The four suspects can expect criminal sentences,"

CHINESE CLAIM MATTEL'S DESIGN ERROR AT FAULT!

A senior executive of Mattel, the world's largest toymaker, apologized on Friday for damaging China's reputation after the company's recent massive recalls of made-in-China toys, admitting that most of the items were defective because of design instead of manufacturing flaws. Link
"In a letter to Li Changjiang, head of the General Administration of Quality Superv ision, Inspection and Quarantine, an executive from Mattel admitted the company should take full responsibility for the recalls," said Wei Chuanzhong, vice minister of AQSIQ, referring to the design faults in toys with tiny magnets that could be swallowed.
The company also admitted that there were nothing wrong with Chinese manufacturers over the recalls, said Wei at a press conference held in the Chinese embassy here, adding some 85 percent of the Chinese toys recalled in the past weeks were due to the design problems." Link

Again one wonders ... if there were design errors .... if ... then why didn't the factories stop production and resolve the issues? That is .... shoot someone!

How Safe is China ...? "A total of 61,919 people were killed in various work accidents nationwide during the January to August period." Link

"The Chinese government agrees to coordinate plans to guarantee the safety and health standards of the products, including toys, exported to the U.S.,If we find that our lead paint ban is not being complied with, if we find violations, then we will not hesitate to take very stringent enforcement activities,"
or Shoot every official necessary to make American consumers happy!

Will Santa Buy Toys in China this Year?

"China Free Toys" Follow the unfolding drama as China attempts to regain it's export momentum or buy from Non-Chinese sources that test for consumer safety. Tough Times for Kids and Parents and China Free Christmas (NEW) and another site The Not Quite Crunchy Parent

But can we trust toy makers who shipped millions of products KNOWING they were unsafe!

"Once burned shame on them; Twice burned shame on you!"

Chinese made Bikes recalled ((American Made Alternative)) Hazard: The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries .... Raleigh America dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2007 for between $660 and $1930.

DUH!
"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. and Chinese officials agreed on Tuesday to take immediate steps to stop the use of lead paint in toys made in China following toy recalls that have scared American parents ahead of holiday shopping. " Link (So why were they then?)

Chinese ... "If we find that our lead paint ban is not being complied with, if we find violations, then we will not hesitate to take very stringent enforcement activities," ho hum ...

Mattel Recalls Again!

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"September 4, 2007 - Mattel, Inc. announced today that, as a result of the company's ongoing investigation of its toys manufactured by vendors in China, the company has voluntarily recalled 11 toys globally, including eight pet and furniture playsets sold under the Barbie brand and three Fisher-Price toys, due to impermissible levels of lead. No Barbie dolls are included within the recall. In total, there are 530,000 affected toys in the U.S., and 318,000 affected toys outside of the U.S. Mattel has completed the testing program for the majority of its toys, including all of its toys currently sourced from vendors."

Although not a Toy ...

"The recall involves Gerber EAB Pocket Knives, model numbers 22-41548, 22-41548CDIP, 22-01548W and 22-41548W. The knives are small, folding utility knives that can be clipped to the owner's pocket. The knives are marked with the "Gerber" trademark. "

Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart,

Gerber used to be a really reliable name but with it's move to CHINA ... maybe not.... Link

Chinese Officials Threaten to Punish Shoddy Manufactures

(That usually means ... a Bullet)

"We endorse enterprises' recall measures. We'll strictly scrutinize producers and punish (those churning out shoddy or unsafe products)," watchdog chief Li Changjiang

China Toy Crisis (no crisis; stop buying crap!)

"While the West has long relied on cheap Chinese imports to keep prices low for consumers, the recent rash of product safety scares is likely to lead to more stringent, and expensive, testing procedures." And where was the testing before one might ask!!

More lead in Children's Jewellery

"Immediate action was obviously taken to remove these dangerous products from our shops as soon as we became aware of the problem.
"We would never ever knowingly sell toxic jewellery to customers and take the health and safety of our customers extremely seriously. "We are urgently reviewing our quality assurance process." (More Chinese ....crap!)

CHINESE MADE TOY RECALL

"Parents should know that no toys are tested by the CPSC, no matter where they come from, China or Kansas," says Ed Mierzwinski of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. "Toys from brand-name companies and brand-name stores are potentially hazardous, as are toys from dollar stores."

"We are working with Chinese authorities (AQSIQ) to help establish stronger in-country testing protocols and inspections for toys intended for export anywhere." Toy Industry Association.

(Why not force them to test here in the USA; self-policing or even self-testing, is useless in a country where pollution; sub-standard wages, and bribery are considered a cultural matter.)

Although Mattel as the largest toy company has received the brunt of the bad publicity the fault lies in China where it appears sub-contractors have cut corners to produce an inferior product. Mattel has a great reputation and deserves to clear it's name through good business practices and dumping China for another country may be a good start. Mattel Recall Site   "Our goal is to correct this problem, improve our systems and maintain the trust of the families that have allowed us to be part of their lives by acting responsibly and quickly to address their concerns,"

Other Companies:

Example .... "Floating Eyeballs" " Hazard: The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children." Link

Example .... "Soft Blocks Tower Toys " Hazard: The plastic covering on the soft block towers can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. " Link

These are only examples and in each case there have been recalls and rebates. But the list is long and probably incomplete. Consumer Product Safety Recall

    BEIJING, China (AP) -- "The head of a Chinese manufacturer whose lead-tainted Sesame Street toys were the center of a massive U.S. recall has killed himself, .... Cheung Shu-hung, who co-owned Lee Der Industrial Co., committed suicide at a warehouse over the weekend, apparently by hanging himself " CNN

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Kent M. Herrick, Editor in Chief, 2008

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