The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) plays a vital role in protecting consumers from dangerous and defective products. The CPSC monitors products that put consumers at risk. This federal agency has the power to create restrictions on the quality of products as well as issue recalls when a product fails to meet those standards. The CPSC has recently issued a number of recalls and created new guidelines for product manufacturers to protect children.
On July 7, the CPSC announced a recall for Mini Stars building sets because they presented a choking hazard to young children. On June 30, Cost Plus Inc. was forced to recall wooden animal toys because of the lead paint used. Other recent toy recalls include Excite USA toy helicopters for laceration hazards, American Girl Crafts Jewelry kit because of lead paint and Woodstock Percussion’s Musical Shaker because of laceration and choking hazards.
On July 15, 2011, CPSC voted to lower the legally allowed amount of lead in children’s products. Lead poisoning is particularly dangerous for young children whose brain and nervous system are still developing. This new development is called the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act and it goes into effect this August 14, 2011.
Parents of a child who is injured by a defective toy in Arizona may pursue financial compensation through filing a product liability claim. At-fault toy manufacturers may be held liable for losses such as medical bills and pain and suffering. The skilled Phoenix unsafe toy lawyers at The Breyer Law Offices P.C handle all types of injury accidents in Arizona. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous or defective product, please call our offices at 602-457-6222 for a free consultation and comprehensive case evaluation.
