Product Safety News

Dangerous Ducky and Other Toxic Toys	2008-03-19
Urbana, IL â€“ Results from new testing released today show high levels of phthalates, toxic compounds that have been linked to potential harmful health effects, in popular childrenâ€™s toys.
Consumer Group Alerts Shoppers to Hidden Toy Hazards	2007-11-20
Chicago, IL: Hazardous toys are still sold in stores across the country, according to the 22nd annual toy safety survey released today by the Illinois Public Interest Research Group (Illinois PIRG).
Statement of U.S. PIRG Consumer Program Director Ed Mierzwinski on Latest Mattel/China Recall	2007-08-15
The unfortunate news that another 9 million toys tainted with lead paint or dangerous small magnets were recalled today underscores many problems.
Consumer Group Statement on Latest Mattel/China Toy Recall	2007-08-14
CHICAGOâ€”"The unfortunate news that another 9 million toys tainted with lead paint were recalled today underscores many problems.
Consumer Group Alerts Shoppers To Hidden Toy Hazards	2006-11-21
CHICAGO: Hazardous toys are still sold in stores across the country, according to the 21 st annual toy safety survey released today by the Illinois Public Interest Research Group (Illinois PIRG).
Consumer Group Alerts Shoppers To Hidden Toy Hazards	2005-11-22
CHICAGOÃ¢â‚¬â€Hazardous toys continue to be sold in stores across the country, according to the 20th annual toy safety survey released today by Illinois Public Interest Research Group (Illinois PIRG).

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