Mattel Toys – 3 Recalls in 36 Days: What’s all this Danger of Lead Paint?

Mattel Toys is issuing its third product recall since August 1st, many due to toys manufactured in China where lead paint was used.  In the US, any toy with 0.06% lead paint must be recalled.  That’s not much.

The Associated Press reports that 80% of the world’s toys are made in China, so expect more recalls to follow Mattel’s lead (pardon the pun).

What toys are being recalled?  And, what’s the real danger of lead poisoning anyway? Continue Reading »