Another Chinese Made Toy Recall

Mattel issued another major recall today involving Chinese-made toys which contain excessive amounts of lead. These include locomotive toys and accessories for the Barbie brand dolls.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that Mattel is recalling almost 800,000 toys. Mattel reported that it discovered the use of lead-based paint as part of an ongoing investigation of toys it imports from China. The Company is recalling 675,000 Barbie accessories, 8,900 Big World 6 in-1 Bongo brand toys and about 90,000 Geo Trax locomotive toys. These products were sold from September 2006 until last month.
It has been proven that excessive amounts of lead are linked to behavioral and developmental problems in children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission bans paint with more than .06% lead.
This is the third major recall of toys by Mattel this summer. Last month, Mattel recalled 18 million toys which contain lead and/or magnets which when swallowed could cause intestinal problems to children.
Mattel blamed the use of the lead-based paint on its Chinese contractors and said consumers should expect more recalls in the future as the company continues to investigate its suppliers. About 65% of Mattel’s toys are made in China.