What occurred in the United States in 2007 regarding lead paint and toys?
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Toymaker Mattel Corp. agreed Friday to pay $2.3 million in civil penalties for violating a federal lead paint ban that resulted in the recall of millions of its Barbie, Dora and other popular-branded toys in 2007.
Which company had to deal with a toy recall because toys contained lead?
Mattel, the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, is recalling nearly one million toys in the United States today because the products are covered in lead paint. According to Mattel, all the toys were made by a contract manufacturer in China.
When did they stop using lead paint on toys?
1978
How to steer clear of lead: Avoid painted toys made before 1978, because before lead paint was banned in toys, residential structures, and hospitals that year, it was used commonly in paints in the US.
Is lead paint still used on toys?
Lead paint was banned for use in house paint, on products marketed to children, and dishes or cookware in the United States in 1978; however, it is still widely used in other countries and therefore the reason it can be found in imported toys. The use of lead in plastics has not been banned.
Do old Tonka trucks have lead paint?
Does it contain lead? Tonka literature states that the paint Tonka used is non toxic.
When did Fisher Price stop using lead paint?
2, 2007 — Kids are in no immediate danger from the lead-painted Fisher-Price toys recalled today, health experts say. But it is vitally important to get rid of the toys right away. The recall affects nearly a million Fisher-Price toys sold for $5 to $40 across the U.S. from May to August 2007.
Do Chinese products contain lead?
U.S. regulatory agencies and companies instituted numerous recalls for defective, dangerous or toxic products, such as toothpaste, children’s jewelry, toys, tools, dog food, baby bibs, tires and computer batteries. The common link between many of these products: They were made in China and contain lead paint.
Are plastic toys from the 80s safe?
Investigating old plastic toys Today, people are wary of older toys if, for instance, they have paint flaking off of them, but plastic toys are much more durable and generally considered safe. Very little research has gone into testing second-hand toys for toxic compounds, and the studies that do exist are limited.
Do Melissa and Doug toys contain lead?
All of the modern / newly manufactured Melissa & Doug products I have tested (manufactured after 2010) have been lead-free. Note: Please avoid making your own activity board out of recycled housing components!
Can you get lead poisoning from toys?
Childhood lead poisoning is 100% preventable. Many children get toys and toy jewelry as gifts during the holiday season. Some toys, especially imported toys, antique toys, and toy jewelry, may contain lead.