Fisher-Price Recalls Dangerous Toy... Only In Illinois?
My friend Linda just brought this story to my attention. Apparently, both Consumer Reports and the Attorney General of Illinois have found that the Fisher-Price blood pressure cuff toy (pictured right) has 7 to 9 times the legal limit of lead in it. Upon receiving this information, Fisher-Price recalled the toy cuff...
but only in Illinois. If you have this Fisher-Price toy in your house, please take it away from your children as soon as possible. I would also recommend that you send an email to Fisher-Price, expressing your disgust with them.
I can't believe they only recalled this toy in Illinois. Still on the fence about this issue? You don't have to be a parent to be concerned - every American should be outraged. According to the EPA, here are some possible side effects of lead exposure in children:
- Headaches
- Hearing problems
- Slowed growth
- Behavior and learning problems (such as hyperactivity)
- Damage to the brain and nervous system
- DEATH
I really think it's a secret commie plot to poison all us Westerner.
B
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Remember our crib that was recalled? The one that killed several children, yet wouldn't be replaced by Graco? These companies don't care about their consumers.
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Wow! I had one JUST like that, and I played w/ it ALL the time. It really is sad that you have to take you kiddos toys away, teaching them to be distrustful so early in life.
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thanks for the tip
we actually have this toy, it's going in the trash now
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It just so happens that federal laws only address the amount of lead in paint and surface coatings. They do not regulate the amount of lead in plastics, though, so Fisher-Price is home free.
Almost. Illinois has a new law that plugs up all loopholes in the federal law, so that all materials in toys are covered. State officials in Illinois heard about what Consumer Reports found, did their own testing, and confirmed that the kits with red arm cuffs were lead-laden. Fisher-Price promptly pulled all such kits from stores—but only in Illinois. They can still be legally sold anywhere else in the country, and you’re just out of luck if you haven’t heard about it. Especially since the Fisher-Price website says precisely squat about it.
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That's insane - thanks for elaborating on this, Matt.
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Geeze Im getting so sick of hearing about these toys with lead. I remember having to get rid of some thomas the train cars earlier...And those arent cheap. You would think toy producers would know better.
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