US recalls 9m Chinese toys

Published August 15, 2007

WASHINGTON, Aug 14: The US product safety board and major toy company Mattel on Tuesday recalled nine million toys that were made in China, citing fears about small parts and lead-based paints.

“The Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing the voluntary recall of more than nine million children's toys manufactured by Mattel,” acting chairwoman Nancy Nord, told a news conference.

“They are being recalled for two reasons. First, some have magnets that can become dislodged and fall out of the toy. Second, one of the recalled products contains lead paint,” she said.—AFP

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