Mattel's Recall and Lead Paint
Mattel has had to issue a second recall of its toys, right on the heels of its first, thanks to hazardous amounts of lead-based paint in the toys. This recall shines an embarrassing light on Mattel's standards for consumer safety and public accountability.
If your child owns one of the 7.3 million playsets or 1.5 million toy cars recalled by Mattel in the United States, call Mattel at 1-800-916-4997 for the cars or 1-888-597-6597 for the other toys or visit Mattel's website.
Here's what you can do about protecting your child from lead paint:
-Keep in mind that children under 5 are more vulnerable to lead poisoning
-Test children for lead exposure
-Keep in mind that buildings, particularly older ones and those in low-income areas, are a much more common source of lead poisoning than toys.
