Toy Police Recall Dangerous Youth Tiara

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of a children’s tiarat. Consumers should stop using it immediately. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Hazard: The tiara contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Incidents/Injuries: None reported.


Toy Police Ban a Chair & Ottoman Set Fearing a Child Might Eat It & Get Lead Poisoning

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a stupid voluntary recall of a basketball-shaped chair and ottoman sets due to violation of the ridiculous federal lead paint standard.  The product is called the All-Star Basketball Chair and Ottoman Set.  Hazard:  Surface paints on the lettering on both sides of the basketball chair could contain excessive levels of lead which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.  Incidents  / Injuries: None reported.

Toy Police Law Kills Another Toy Store

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) has killed another toy store and put more people out of work.  After 28 years of selling toys, the Essence of Nonsense toy store closed its doors forever.  According to Pioneer Press “Many of the small European toymakers she relied on for her unique product mix are no longer shipping to America because of lead testing requirements.”  See “Beloved Minnesota store The Essence of Nonsense Closed by the Essence of Nonsense.”

Toy Police Recall Charm Bracelets Due to High Levels of a Substance Not Proven to Cause Harm

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of the “Best Friends” Charm Bracelet Sets because the heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium.  Without any scientific proof, the CPSC claims that cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.  The bracelets were imported by Claire’s Boutiques Inc., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. Description:  The “Best Friends” three bracelet sets are silver-colored chains with metal pendants containing one of the words “Best,” “Friends” or “Forever” and heart lock and key charms with different colored stones.  Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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