Chinese-Made Products Recalled for Lead – Natasha T. Metzler

More recalls (toys and toasters, among other things). From AP:

More than a half-million Chinese-made products were recalled Thursday, including “Pirates of the Caribbean” and Baby Einstein toys, because they contain dangerous levels of lead.

Coin-shaped “Pirates of the Caribbean” flashlights and soft, textured Baby Einstein blocks were among the 555,200 products recalled, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced. The recall also includes Totally Me! Funky Room Decor Set decorating kits imported and sold by Toys “R” Us Inc. and a variety of wooden toys imported and sold by KB Toys Inc. Aluminum water bottles, imported and sold by The Sports Authority Inc., were also recalled. [Full text]

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