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| Another Major Toy Recall; By Mattel | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 5 2007, 08:28 AM (66 Views) | |
| 24thcenstfan | Sep 5 2007, 08:28 AM Post #1 |
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Mattel Recalls 800,000 Lead-Tainted Toys
I on very rare occasions need to buy toys, but at this point I would be hesitant to buy anything made in China or by Mattel. The main problem being most toys are made in China where there appears to be fewer restrictions (or enforcement) on quality control. |
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| ImpulseEngine | Sep 5 2007, 11:08 AM Post #2 |
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My daughter had a Polly World toy on the 2nd recall list. It was recalled due to strong magnets that could fall out and be swallowed. She also used to have a small Elmo guitar that was on one of the first 2 lists and was recalled due to excessive lead paint. Since she doesn't have it anymore, I don't know if the batch number was one of the recalled ones, but it was one of her very first toys - far enough back that we had brought it to Colombia with us when we adopted her. There were plenty of times she had that guitar in her mouth.
China makes things relatively inexpensively which is why we outsource so much there. One reason is the way they mistreat their workers and underpay them too. Apparently another reason is poor quality. I don't know specifically if this current problem is Mattel paying Chinese workers to do its work or if we are merely just buying the toys from China, but either way, we shouldn't support it IMO for both ethical and safety reasons. I'd be perfectly willing to pay more money for US toys manufactured in the US under US standards if it means better safety and better treatment of workers. |
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| 24thcenstfan | Sep 5 2007, 03:42 PM Post #3 |
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The magnet toy sounds more dangerous than the lead paint problem. Thank goodness she was never hurt by the toys. Although, it would probably be difficult to ascertain if there were any ill effects to her slobbering on the guitar. Unless she had problems with illness at the time.
I agree. I would pay more for ethical and safety reasons as well. I fear that the labor situation in China will be slow to change unless corporations are willing to pay higher wages and the consumer is willing to pay more on their end. Not to mention the Chinese governement enacting and enforcing protective labor laws. I think all groups in general will be hesitant to do so. One upside to corporations having to pay higher wages would be them being less likely to outsource. |
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