Watch Dangerous Toys

When I was very young, because the words Made in Japan Christmas gift giving time means someone has a business in a cheap toy. world and the Japanese are famous for producing high-quality goods. Today, traders in China. Unfortunately, since Made in China now means that the toy can be not only economic but also dangerous! Obviously, all the toys that can harm your child is not a bargain, whatever the price. Of course, good luck trying to find a toy that today was not made in China, I will refer to a matter to be critical for mothers, fathers and Santas everywhere. How do you know if your toy is safe? Your first stop should be the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This is the official government agency responsible for monitoring reminders about dangerous consumer products. In addition to monitoring recalls, the CPSC also has a most wanted, which can be helpful to find the most dangerous products on the market.

Another good resource for information security toy companies toys themselves. Most major toy company is accurate and updated lists of toys that may pose a risk to children. For example, Mattel's website offers a safety and recall information about their products. Although I am confident the manufacturer to provide a bit like the fox guarding henhouse allows civilian in this country, many toy manufacturers are very keen that consumers are aware of potential security problems. (Long Live the trial lawyers!) You can also access the website of major toy retailers. Many of them have information on toy safety.

Of course, you mothers, fathers, and Father Christmas will probably leave all stones in your quest for information on toy safety. But what should you do if something falls through the cracks? It is the nightmare of every parent to see their child injured or sickened by the toys that are designed to entertain. Unfortunately, it happens in this country with increasing frequency.

If your child is injured by a recalled toy, you have legal rights. There are certain measures, however, that should be taken. Firstly, if you find recalled toys in your home, take them immediately! If you think your child may have been struck by the toy, it is extremely important that you do not throw the toy. Rather keep it in a zipper bag, secure and inaccessible to children. If toys were recalled because of lead poisoning potential, I suggest you bring your child to the doctor for a blood test. A blood test can accurately determine if your child has toxic levels of lead in their bodies. If your child choked or had toxic reactions, again, it is important that you keep the toy as evidence. If you have any questions regarding matters of product liability, you should contact your attorney to discuss the situation.

I hate to bring up a subject so obscure, the holiday season, but the father of two wonderful young people are very aware of the problem. Of course, using common sense and checking the lists of call on a regular basis, I am sure we can all enjoy a happy and safe Christmas every year.