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Lead paint taint hits Fisher-Price

August 2nd, 2007 by John Simon

The Associated Press reported today that Fisher-Price recalled nearly one million plastic preschool toys including Big Bird, Elmo, Dora, Diego and 83 other toy brands because of excessive lead paint.

In an increasingly familiar scenario, the toys were made in China and contained excessive amounts of lead paint. In June, RC2 recalled 1.5 million Thomas the Tank Engine wooden railroad toys.

Mattel Inc. is the parent company of Fisher Price.  “The recall is particularly alarming since Mattel, known for its strict quality controls, is considered a role model in the toy industry for how it operates in China,” AP noted.

Pictures of the recalled toys can be found on Mattel’s web site or call 800-916-4498.

 

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