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Popular toys such as Dora the explorer sold after May 1st, 2007 - may contain a high content of lead, hazardous to your child if swallowed.

If your child owns Barbie(R) or Fisher-Price(R)toys, you should check to see if they may be involved in the latest round of voluntary recalls. The problem? High levels of lead paint. Over 500,000 toys are affected. No Barbie(R) DOLLS have been recalled.

More children's toys are being recalled due to high levels of lead in the paints used on the toys. These latest toys are part of the growing list of children's products made in China that violate lead standards.

China has agreed to take actions to stop using lead paint in toys bound for the United States.

Due to a risk of lead contamination in products manufactured in China, Fisher Price has issued a major recal of several lines of its popular toys.

With almost three million toys recalled in two weeks, toy makers look to develop a new level of safety procedures to ward off concerns by parents over toys produced in China.

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Fisher Price, Inc., issued a recall today for Go Diego Go Animal Rescue Boats

With Mattel's recent recall of over 9 million toys our child's safety is back in the spotlight. What can you do to limit, prevent, and treat choking and lead hazards for your child?

An explanation of lead poisoning and its consequences on our health.

Everyday a new children's item is being recalled due to lead paint from China. The biggest recall has been from Mattel and Fisher Price. Some parents have even resorted to selling these items on eBay.

Learn all about the Mattel corporation. Including the several toy recalls, the China connection, and the response from Mattel.

Many products from China have recently been recalled for safety reasons. Do you have any of these unsafe products in your home?

A lawsuit has been filed that demands that Mattel pay for children to receive lead poisoning tests.

Mattel, a major producer of children's toys, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Safety Commission placed a recall on August 2, 2007 on eighty-three (83) of its products.

Fisher Price, which is a division of Mattel Toys, has issued a voluntary recall involving some 967,000 units.

Customers are called upon to stop using the sets immediately.

The holidays are approaching and that has many parents trying to figure out where safe toys can be purchased.

The large number of recalls of all kinds just keep piling up. Why so many? It's frightening.

If you are a parent of if you are an avid news watcher, by now you know all about the massive recall on a lot of toys because of the possibility of them being affected by lead based paint. Should parents tests other toys in the household, as well as their children for lead?

Recent toy recalls have caused many parents to wonder about the effects of lead poisoning. What follows is a discussion of the effects and symptoms of lead poisoning.

Mattel has voluntarily recalled approximately 967,000 children's toys that were made by a contracted manufacturer in China. These products were made using a non-approved paint pigment that contains lead.

The year 2007 brought on a large number of toy recalls, many due to lead paint. Sadly, yet another children's toy has been recalled due to lead contamination. This looks to be the first children's product recall of the year - not exactly a good first for the new year.

Find out exactly which Mattel Barbie doll toys and accessories were recalled on September 4, 2007. Also learn how you can get those toys replaced, and according to Mattel receive "bonus pieces and parts."

Many parents are in an uproar about all the recent toy recalls due to lead paint and other hazards. They have the right to be upset but what they may not realize is that there are many other things that have a negative effect on their child's health.

Puppet Theatres, Bookmarks, and Halloween Skull Candy Pails are the latest products to be recalled due to excessive lead leavels.

Has the latest Fisher Price and Mattel recalls prompted you to shop for safe toys? Then check out my list of online retailers that can aid you in your shopping adventure.

Parents have a difficult job this holiday season; how to find safe toys in a market riddled with lead concerns, harmful chemicals or small magnets.

Top toy manufacturers are going to raise prices an average of ten percent on toys in the name of safety. Why should you, the consumer, have to pay for what the toy companies should have been taking care of all along?

Recently, Mattel and Fisher-Price recalled various playsets and toys that included Nickelodeon and Sesame Street characters, such as Dora and Elmo. Now, that list has been expanded to include Barbie, Polly Pocket, Disney/Pixar Cars Toys, and more.

For the past several months the news has been filled with articles about recalls of children's toys made overseas due to safety issues. These issues have ranged from the use of lead paint, to the use of small magnets that could be swallowed and injure children.

Consumer Reports conducted a four-month investigation that found lead in many consumer products that have not come up for recall.

If you're putting your Christmas list together, you may want to stop and read this article first. It's the top ten recalled toys on the Mattel toy maker list. These toys can potentially harm your child and even cause death.

Toys recalled for containing dangerous lead levels are still being sold online, and not just on Ebay. Check this list for the names of recently recalled toys before you do your holiday shopping online.

Some of the biggest manufacturers of children's toys have recalled millions of toys in the past two months. Most of the toys recalled were manufactured in China and have problems with lead paint, which can be toxic. Learn how to avoid these toys.

Mattel, Inc. has expanded it's previous recall by adding more toys to the list.

United Scientific recalls magnets due to excessive lead levels.

I awoke this morning to the news that once again lead has been found in certain children's toys. I frantically search the internet to find out exactly what toys it is in case my children have any of them.

With Mattel and fisher Price both recalling items because the lead pain, and every day this list seems to be getting bigger, what can a parent do? Recently a friend of mine was reading a magazine and in it was an ad for organic toys. I know food was organic but toys?

Toy recalls have awakened a trusting public, shaken consumer confidence and focused the spotlight on retailers' need to communicate effectively with shoppers during a product crisis. But will businesses be successful in limiting the damage and controlling the crisis?

Natural toys foster creativity and imagination in our children. Many of the plastic toys found in toy stores require little or no input from children, which parents fear can lead to ADHD and other behavioral problems.

Safety tips for removing lead paint. It's more dangerous and complicated than you might think.

The holiday season is coming up, but with all the recent toy recalls, parents are concerned about what to buy their children this year. One way to feel more secure about the safety of the toys you purchase for your children is to buy natural toys.

Fisher-Price is always at the forefront of children's toys. The Laugh and Learn series of toys provides tons of educational fun.

Many people and contractors still remain unaware of how to renovate without exposing themselves to risks from lead paint(sources cited.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported a recall of children's sunglasses in the U.S. It is a voluntary recall of the product due to lead. It is stated that people that own to product to using it immediately.

This wasn't the first time I had heard someone make a remark like this. It has been a frequent phrase over the course of nearly a month. Lead poisoning has been known to cause sickness and even death in young children.

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., issued a recall

Many parents are eager to get their children the latest toy or gadget that it out on the market.

K'NEX plans to begin putting "Made in America" stickers on its products within the next month.

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with DecoPac, Inc,

It seems almost a daily occurrence now to hear about dangerous toys being recalled because they contain lead. Learn how to choose toys that are safe and will also last longer than poisonous plastic toys.

According to the CPSC, since my last update on children's product and toy recalls, there have already been 7 more recalls. It has only been 7 days since that last update.

What some economists have called "quality fade" is said to be actually expected from a maturing economy, or a marketplace of "evolving excellence".

Children's product and toy recalls continue to happen steadily and frequently. Less than a week after my last update on children's product recalls, according to the CPSC, there are already 4 more recalls on children's products.

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Family Dollar Stores, issued a recall today for green bucket

Being aware of your home lead potential is the greatest way to prevent your children from lead poisoning and the harmful affects that result from it.

The website, WakeUpWalmart.com, is trying to find people that will write Congress about investigating Walmart's possible ties to the Chinese toys that have been recalled.

I'm afraid to buy toys for my children or any other children this Christmas and for good reason. From lead recalls, to contamination with GHB, to general safety concerns, so many toys have been pulled from the shelf this year.

It is really simple to find out about recalls, and it is worth the little time that is needed to do so. Here are some ways to stay informed about toy recalls and safety alerts:

I write these words in a time when America and China seem to be having problems with each other. Lead paint, poisoned pet food. With all this finger-pointing lately, you think we've got problems? China has loads more.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that there are roughly 400 recalls each year, but it seems that public awareness is through the roof in 2007. How do you find the safest toys for the children in your life?

A new $12 million program will help landlords replace windows and lead paint out of Chicago homes.

With all of the recent toy recalls due to lead and other contaminants, parents are left wondering what is safe for their children.

Fisher-Price leads the way in making quality toys for kids. The Travel Doodle Pro is a great toy for busy kids.

Developing effective methods for screening for lead in homes remains a fiscal challenge for health departments. Learn more about childhood lead poisoning here.

Australian authorities have recently released a report stating that lead levels in children has gone up and in the U.S alone it is estimated that more than 400,000 children five years or younger have high enough lead levels in their bodies to cause concern.

With the year 2007 coming to a close soon, consumers can only hope that with that closing, there is also an end to the sale of these dangerous toys and other children's products. From just Dec 15 - Dec 21, I was able to find information for eight recalls.

$1.4 million in federal funding will go towards reducing the hazards of lead.

Children under six years old are at the greatest risk of lead poisoning. Learn how to protect your children from lead in their environment.

Recent toy recalls have left parents feeling confused and even frightened of the gifts their children might receive. Herein, you will find toys that are guaranteed safe by their manufacturers, as well as some creative alternative toy options and extra tips and resources.

An ultimate art kit sold by Toys "R" Us is being recalled for containing lead.

I discovered a wonderful website while researching the Internet by which parents can create with their children or the child paper toys almost like origami paper art.

High levels of lead contamination has been found in athletic fields. Artificial turf and the turfs dust could pose a health risk to your child. What are the risks and how can your protect your child?

With all of the television coverage on the dangers of lead in toys lately, many Americans are speaking out against Chinese made toys. The fact is that China is not the only country creating lead-filled toys.

A hidden danger can be existing in your home, if you are using candles, particularly candles that still use lead-wicks which can cause lead poisoning in both children and adults

Most people wouldn't ever bother to think that lead poisoning could be connected between the poor and the royals of Europe. But there is a connection, and after you read, you'll probably never again use those antique lead crystal glasses you have as a family heirloom...

This is a slightly humorous but newsworthy piece on Christmas trees and ornaments containing lead.

In the year of 2007, there have been many recalls of children's products. Here is a compilation of the product recalls affecting children between December 21 and December 29, 2007.

According to a CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) press release, Boppy has issued a voluntary recall of some of its slipcovers made to fit over the popular crescent-shaped Boppy pillow.

Recently there have been many safety and hazard recalls involving children's products. Here is a collection of recalls for dates between December 1 2007 and December 14, 2007.

A brand of children's sunglasses sold within the last year and holiday figurines on sale as recently as November are the two latest products being recalled for lead.

Do you have a pet bird? Did you know that he could easily get lead poisoning from your house? Read more....

Easter is a fun time for all, but the fact that many fun toys have been recalled leaves parents wondering what they should put in those Easter baskets this year. So, how do parents find Easter toys for boys and girls that are not only fun, but are also safe and lead-free?

This is about lipsticks that may contain lead.

Free from school life for a week, post-holiday bliss for children means being able to enjoy their new goodies. Here are some tips on how to make sure that your children's toys are safe.

Two creative ideas for small children. Young children don't care what something costs, they just want something fun.

Mattel and other companies never thought outsourcing jobs to other countries would cost them so much.

Here are some simple toys you can make for your cats. You should have many of these materials already, which makes these cat toys very affordable. Best of all your cats will be entertained for hours!

The Little People School Bus ride on is designed for use by children ages 1-3 and is one of the toys NOT on the Mattel recall lists. No worries about lead paint on this sticker decorated push, pull, ride and scoot toys perfect for your toddler.

Has the deluge of mass recalls left you will a less than enthusiastic shopping spirit? Does it seem easier to shop less than to keep up with recalls?

Eco-friendly Toys, Games and Stuffed Animals are excellent alternatives to regular toys.

With six children hospitalized following ingestion of toxic chemicals, Spin Master has issued a voluntary recall of all Aqua Dots play sets.

According to the CPSC, in just the past week, since my last update on recalled children's products, there have already been 5 recalls of products that could affect children. The recalls include magnetic dart boards, water bottles, necklaces, educational kits, and a toy car.